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Without giving away any trade secrets, these are usually found during inspections or when installing a new water meter or valve. The department conducts an inspection whenever ownership of a property is transferred. An illegal sump pump connection is one of the things they look for. They are also discovered during sewer deduct meter inspections an illegal sump pump connection results in a failed sewer deduct inspection
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If you identify an improper connection or need assistance doing so, please contact us at no cost for more information on the steps needed to fix your home’s system.
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No, the sewer department will inspect your property for sump pump connections free of charge.
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Contact us regardless of whether you think you have already had an inspection. Most sump pump inspections on file are out of date or require additional information. Either way, they will require a re-inspection.
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Many properties filed for a private connection to the town’s drainage system, but still require a follow-up inspection to confirm their sump pump and drains have been properly connected to the storm drain. Filing for the connection is a separate process from the sump pump inspection.
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- Disconnect sump pumps and downspouts from the sanitary sewer system.
- Make sure the sewer pipe from your home to the Town sewer in the street is in good condition and not broken or cracked.
- Remember that your community is relying on you for making sure that your connections are not contributing to the problem.
- The flooding damage you prevent could be within your property
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