Public Works strives to continuously maintain clean streets through its street sweeping program. Not only does it help maintain the aesthetics of our town, it serves as one of our best management practices to control and improve water quality. Street sweeping helps removes visible and invisible debris  before it goes into the storm drains. Visible debris, such as paper and leaves, can collect in the gutter, which blocks storm water facilities and can cause localized flooding during heavy rains. Invisible debris, such as metal particles and other hazardous waste products left by passing vehicles, can be extremely harmful to fish and other wildlife.