Eli5: If a town in the UK gets flooded by local rivers due to storms, does some of the flood water end up going to sewer, and if so does the sewerage plant cope?

Question

Title, a bit in depth – would preferably like someone who works at one, thanks in advance

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Answer 1

From what I’ve seen, In some cities, the sewer is huge, it can hold alot of rain water, so when you see water in the street it means its full, and draining as best as it can