Residents are urged to help protect our sanitary sewer system by keeping clear water—especially sump pump discharge—out of the sanitary sewer.
- Sump pump water must not be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Instead, it should be directed to your yard or another appropriate location. This helps maintain critical sewer capacity and prevents sewer backups into homes and the environment.
- Excessive sump pump water in the sanitary system increases the risk of sewer backups—including in your basement or your neighbor’s.
Please be advised that if you are identified as discharging unpolluted water and/or sump pump discharges into the sanitary sewer when the temporary seasonal variance period is not in effect or without a written variance during the temporary seasonal variance period you could be subjected to the criminal penalties associated with a Class 2 Misdemeanor, including up to 30 days in jail and up to a $500 fine. Additionally, each day on which noncompliance shall occur or continue to occur shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation.
The public's help in eliminating clear water flow from entering the sanitary sewer is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact the Wastewater Facility at (605) 882 - 6244.