(A) Water from any roof, surface, ground water sump pump, footing tile, swimming pool, or other natural precipitation must not be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Dwellings and other buildings and structures which require, because of infiltration or water into basements, crawl spaces, and the like, a sump pump discharge system or other device intended to convey clear water must have a permanently installed discharge line which must not at any time discharge water into a sanitary sewer system. A permanent installation is one which provides for year round discharge capability to either the outside of the dwelling, building, or structure, or is connected to the city storm sewer or discharges through the curb and gutter to the street. It consists of a rigid discharge line without valving or quick connections for altering the path of discharge, and if connected to the city storm sewer line, include a check valve and an air gap located in a small diameter structure as shown in the city's standard plates.
(B) Before February 1,1999, any person having a roof, surface, ground water sump pump, footing tile or swimming pool now connected and/or discharging into the sanitary sewer system shall disconnect and/or remove same. Any disconnects or openings in the sanitary sewer shall be closed or repaired in an effective, workmanlike manner, as approved by designated city employee(s) or the city’s designated representative.
(Ord. 1998-890, passed 12-14-98)