does a pool drain into the sewer or the ground
â¢ Don't drain pool water into the street, gutters or storm drains: this is a violation of local. codes and you could be cited for water waste. Draining your pool into the sewer system. allows water to be treated and reused. â¢ If you have a septic tank, do not drain your pool into the tank. â¢ Some pools have their own sewer connection so you can drain your pool directly into the. sewer system. If your's doesn't, use these tips to drain your pool: â¢ Shut off the power to the pool's filtration system at the circuit breaker and turn off the.