A naturally-occurring or man-made reservoir that collects surface water. Catch basins vary in size and shape, depending on the terrain and how they are positioned within it.
"Catch basin at the Los Reales Landfill near Pima, Arizona, February 14, 2013" by Gene Spesard is licensed under CC BY.
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Merriam-Webster Online 2015 Catch Basin. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20basin, accessed March 31, 2015.
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