(a) No downspout, surface water drains, or other devices for collecting storm or surface water drainage from any structure or surface area shall be permitted to connect or drain into the Village sanitary sewage system.
(b) No broken pipes, tiles or other drainage devices shall be permitted in the sanitary sewer system of the Village, whether on public or private property; nor shall subsurface water be permitted to enter the system through improper fitting connections.
(c) The Village, through its authorized agents, shall be permitted to enter onto the property of any Village residence, commercial, industrial or other property within the Village, or upon the property of any user of the Village sanitary sewer system, and upon any lands through which the Village sanitary sewer system traverses, for the purpose of checking for leaks, smoke testing, and for any other lawful purpose to ascertain that all surface and underground waters are not directed or permitted to flow into the sanitary sewer system.
(d) As soon as the Village has determined that surface, subsurface or other waters not permitted in the sanitary sewer system are entering such system, it shall, by certified mail, or any other method deemed advisable by the Village, cause notice of the infiltration or improper connection to be served upon the property owner. Following receipt of such notice, the property owner shall have 120 days in which to repair, replace or disconnect any drain, tile or other device causing improper waters to enter the sanitary sewer system.
(e) In the event the property owner does not take proper steps to remedy the conditions specified above, then the Village reserves the right to turn off the water to any property connected with the faulty or improper sanitary sewer condition.
(f) The Village may use smoke, dye or any other device or devices in checking the sanitary sewer system for leaks, broken tiles and improper connections, and the Village shall not be held responsible or liable in damages for any damages resulting from the use thereof where improper connections or conditions are found. (Ord. 2010-107. Passed 1-24-11.)