A storm water collection system including a below ground basin and a grate covering the basin. The system also includes a removable water impermeable receptacle disposed within the basin and an inner housing for directing ground water passing through the grate and to the bottom of the removable receptacle. The receptacle also includes one or more generally rectangular openings in an upper portion thereof so that water that flows through the inner housing and upwardly between the walls of the inner housing and the walls of the receptacle flow out of the openings and down to the bottom of the basin.