Inflow & Infiltration in Dubuque, Are You Up To Code?

In the next few months you are going to be hearing alot about Inflow & Infiltration in the city of Dubuque.  We wanted to give you a heads up so you can prepare and know what to do in case you are not up to code.

The City of Dubuque has recently started property inspections as part of its Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Program to reduce sanitary sewer overflows and sewer back-ups by eliminating storm water inflow and groundwater infiltration into the City’s sanitary sewer collector system.

Inflow is a direct connection of “clear” water (rain/storm water) into the wastewater (sanitary sewer) collection system. Infiltration is an indirect connection of “clear” water to the wastewater (sanitary sewer) system. Inflow is by far the larger problem of the two and occurs in direct proportion to rainfall.

Inflow is most often the result of improperly installed sump pumps (used by many homeowners to keep groundwater out of basements), roof downspouts, and foundation drains illegally connected to the City’s sanitary sewer system. Sump pumps are also sometimes illegally connected to the sanitary sewer system via a hose leading from the sump to a laundry tub or floor drain. Infiltration occurs when groundwater seeps into sewer pipes through cracks, leaky joints or deteriorated manholes.

Our ServiceOne team can help you get up to code in no time. 

For more information please call 563-556-0666