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ous benefits. First, it helps foster a sense of shared responsibility. When residents understand how storm drains affect local flooding and water qual ity, they are more likely to take an active role in maintaining these sys tems. This shared responsibility can be particularly impactful in urban areas, where large volumes of stormwater runoff and pollution present significant challenges.

“Educational efforts also support environmental protection.”

Educational efforts also support envi ronmental protection. Many people do not realize that storm drains con nect directly to natural water bodies, meaning that any waste poured into drains—such as motor oil or chem icals—has a direct route to rivers, lakes, and oceans. Raising aware ness about the importance of keeping storm drains free from pollutants reduc es these contaminants’ impact on the environment and local wildlife. Additionally, community education can reduce long-term costs associated with infrastructure maintenance. When residents help keep storm drains clear of debris, the community spends less on emergency repairs, allowing for a more strategic allocation of funds. Long-term savings in infrastructure main tenance and repairs can then be rein vested in other community projects.

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