All direct or indirect connections of a footing drain, foundation drain, roof downspouts, sump pump, sump pit, or similar system or device intended to collect and convey groundwater along, adjacent to, beside or under the footing, foundation or basement of any building shall be disconnected from the sanitary sewer system within eighteen (18) months after the notification by the Director of Municipal Utilities. Disconnection shall mean removal of any direct or indirect connection to the sanitary sewer system, including direct connections to the sanitary sewer service, connections to a sanitary sewer floor drain or similar plumbing fixture that would allow footing drain flow to enter the sanitary sewer system.