Yard clippings and leaves are natural, so they don't cause problems if swept into storm drains, right?

Grass, leaves, and yard clippings that are repeatedly swept into catch basins can clog the drain, causing flooding and the potential for becoming a breeding ground for rodents and insects. Additionally, grass and leaves will decompose in a creek or wetland and deprives fish of their oxygen. In many cases, the fish and other aquatic organisms may die from a lack of oxygen.

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1. Are sewers and storm drains the same thing?
2. What kind of pollutants are found in the storm drain system?
3. What is an illicit discharge?
4. What are source control and treatment control measures?
5. What are the cities, town and Napa County doing about illegal dumping and illicit discharges into storm drains?
6. Is it illegal to wash my car in my driveway?
7. Yard clippings and leaves are natural, so they don't cause problems if swept into storm drains, right?