Local Alert: Wastewater Facility Urges Residents to Redirect Sump Pump Water

The wastewater treatment facility is currently experiencing high flow rates and needs public cooperation. Residents should not direct clear water from sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system, as this practice is prohibited and vital for the facility's ability to handle sewage and protect the environment.

It is important for homeowners to redirect sump pump water to their yards, street curbs, or gutters. This helps maintain the sewer system's capacity, preventing sewage overflows into homes and the environment.

For instance, a single 1/3 HP sump pump can discharge about 10,800 gallons of water per day. If 100 homes do this, it adds approximately 1,080,000 gallons of water to the sewer system daily. This is significant, given the facility's average processing capacity of 4 million gallons per day.

Treating clean water from sump pumps costs as much as treating polluted wastewater, which can lead to higher operational costs and potentially higher sewer rates for residents. Additionally, excessive discharge from sump pumps can cause sewage backups, posing health risks.

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