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DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES What is downspout disconnection? In the past, roof downspouts of residential parcels within the City of Milwaukee were required to be directly connected to the sewer system. In 2014 the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) revised its Rules and Regulations and required these downspouts be disconnected from the combined sewer system. Why is downspout disconnection important? Like many cities, the older areas of the City of Milwaukee’s sewer system carry both rain water, also known as clear water, and sanitary sewage in a combined sewer system to be treated by MMSD’s wastewater treatment plant. A large source of clear water within the combined sewer is from rain that falls on your roof and is collected by rain gutters and downspouts that are directly connected to the sewer system. During rainstorms, this additional clear water can overwhelm sewer pipes and MMSD’s treatment plant which can lead to street flooding, basement sewage backups, and sewage overflows directly into our neighboring waterways. Disconnecting downspouts that are directly connected to the sewer system can help reduce these negative effects. Who is required to disconnect? Owners of residential properties with four (4) units or less that are located within the combined sewer area may be required to disconnect their downspouts. In general, the combined sewer area spans from Capitol Drive to Oklahoma Avenue and Lake Michigan to North 60th Street. You can look up your address using the interactive map located on the program’s website at www.milwaukee.gov/DDP. Are all downspouts required to be disconnected? No. Downspouts must meet the following criteria in order to be properly disconnected: Have five (5) feet of space from a property line and foundation walls Have enough grassy or landscaped area to take the flow Not cause an icy condition or a nuisance to neighboring properties Not flow onto public property (alley, sidewalk) Discharge to a level surface and not cause erosion How do I know if my downspouts are required to be disconnected? In the spring of 2019, you will receive a letter from the City that will inform you whether or not you may be required to disconnect one (1) or more of your downspouts. In you have downspouts that may require disconnection, the letter will explain the next steps to be taken. What is the cost to disconnect my downspouts? For the first two (2) years of the program (2019-2020) the City will offer financial assistance to property owners to complete the disconnection work. During this time, the property owner can choose to have a City-hired contractor complete the required disconnection(s) using standard materials and techniques, or complete the disconnection work themselves and receive a limited rebate. More information on how to take advantage of these options will be provided in spring 2019. Are there penalties if I choose not to disconnect? Disconnection will become mandatory on January 1, 2021. If by then you have not disconnected, you will be out of compliance with the City of Milwaukee’s plumbing code. Non- compliant property owners will be notified by the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) where additional inspections and fees may apply. ` FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL PROGRAM FAQs ©2019 City of Milwaukee CITY OF MILWAUKEE Downspout Disconnection Program Downspout Gutter Water flow Standpipe Downspout connected to the sewer system Downspout Gutter Water flow Splash block Capped standpipe Extension elbow Downspout disconnected from the sewer system Contact Information For additional questions about the program, visit www.milwaukee.gov/DDP or contact the City’s Call Center at (414) 286-CITY.

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DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS • DEPT. OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

What is downspout disconnection?In the past, roof downspouts of residential parcels within the City of Milwaukee were required to be directly connected to the sewer system. In 2014 the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) revised its Rules and Regulations and required these downspouts be disconnected from the combined sewer system.

Why is downspout disconnection important?Like many cities, the older areas of the City of Milwaukee’s sewer system carry both rain water, also known as clear water, and sanitary sewage in a combined sewer system to be treated by MMSD’s wastewater treatment plant.

A large source of clear water within the combined sewer is from rain that falls on your roof and is collected by rain gutters and downspouts that are directly connected to the sewer system. During rainstorms, this additional clear water can overwhelm sewer pipes and MMSD’s treatment plant which can lead to street flooding, basement sewage backups, and sewage overflows directly into our neighboring waterways. Disconnecting downspouts that are directly connected to the sewer system can help reduce these negative effects.

Who is required to disconnect?Owners of residential properties with four (4) units or less that are located within the combined sewer area may be required to disconnect their downspouts. In general, the combined sewer area spans from Capitol Drive to Oklahoma Avenue and Lake Michigan to North 60th Street. You can look up your address using the interactive map located on the program’s website at www.milwaukee.gov/DDP.

Are all downspouts required to be disconnected?No. Downspouts must meet the following criteria in order to be properly disconnected:

• Have five (5) feet of space from a property line and foundation walls

• Have enough grassy or landscaped area to take the flow• Not cause an icy condition or a nuisance to neighboring

properties• Not flow onto public property (alley, sidewalk)• Discharge to a level surface and not cause erosion

How do I know if my downspouts are required to be disconnected?In the spring of 2019, you will receive a letter from the City that will inform you whether or not you may be required to disconnect one (1) or more of your downspouts. In you have downspouts that may require disconnection, the letter will explain the next steps to be taken.

What is the cost to disconnect my downspouts?For the first two (2) years of the program (2019-2020) the City will offer financial assistance to property owners to complete the disconnection work. During this time, the property owner can choose to have a City-hired contractor complete the required disconnection(s) using standard materials and techniques, or complete the disconnection work themselves and receive a limited rebate. More information on how to take advantage of these options will be provided in spring 2019.

Are there penalties if I choose not to disconnect?Disconnection will become mandatory on January 1, 2021. If by then you have not disconnected, you will be out of compliance with the City of Milwaukee’s plumbing code. Non-compliant property owners will be notified by the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) where additional inspections and fees may apply.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSGENERAL PROGRAMFAQs

©2019 City of Milwaukee

CITY OF MILWAUKEE

Downspout Disconnection Program

Downspout

Gutter

Water flow

Standpipe

Downspout connected to the sewer system

Downspout

Gutter

Water flow

Splash block

Capped standpipe

Extension elbow

Downspout disconnected from the sewer system

Contact InformationFor additional questions about the program, visit www.milwaukee.gov/DDP or contact

the City’s Call Center at (414) 286-CITY.

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DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS • DEPT. OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

¿Qué es la desconexión de desagüe?En el pasado, los desagües de techos de parcelas o lotes residenciales dentro de la Ciudad de Milwaukee eran requeridos estar directamente conectados al sistema de alcantarillado. En 2014, el Distrito Metropolitano de Alcantarillado de Milwaukee (MMSD) revisó sus Reglas y Regulaciones y requirió que estos desagües sean desconectados del sistema de alcantarillado combinado.

¿Por qué es importante la desconexión de desagüe?Al igual que muchas otras ciudades, las áreas más antiguas del sistema de alcantarillado de la ciudad de Milwaukee transportan agua de lluvia, también conocida como agua limpia, y aguas residuales sanitarias en un sistema de alcantarillado combinado para ser tratada por la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales de MMSD.

Una gran fuente de agua clara dentro de la alcantarilla combinada es la lluvia que cae sobre su techo y es colectada por desagües de lluvia y bajantes que están conectados directamente al sistema de alcantarillado. Durante las tormentas, esta agua clara adicional, puede sobrepasar la capacidad de las tuberías de alcantarillado y la planta de tratamiento MMSD, lo que puede provocar inundaciones en las calles, reservas de aguas residuales en el sótano y desbordamientos de aguas residuales directamente en las vías fluviales vecinas. La desconexión de desagües que están directamente conectados al sistema de alcantarillado puede ayudar a reducir estos efectos negativos.

¿Quién está obligado a desconectarse?Propietarios de propiedades residenciales con cuatro (4) unidades o menos que estén ubicadas dentro del área de alcantarillado combinado pueden ser requeridos el desconectar sus desagües. Por lo general, el área de alcantarillado combinado se extiende desde Capitol Drive hasta Oklahoma Avenue y de Lake Michigan hasta Norte de la Calle 60. Puede buscar su dirección en el mapa interactivo ubicado en el sitio web del programa en www.milwaukee.gov/DDP.

¿Se requiere desconectar todos los desagües?No. Los desagües deben cumplir los siguientes criterios para que se desconecten correctamente:

• Tener cinco (5) pies de espacio entre una línea de propiedad y muro de cimientos

• Tener suficiente área con césped o zonas verdes para recibir el flujo

• No causar condiciones de hielo o una molestia a las propiedades vecinas

• No fluir hacia propiedad pública (callejón, acera)• Descargar hacia una superficie nivelada y no provocar erosión.

¿Cómo puedo saber si es necesario desconectar mis desagües?En la primavera del 2019, recibirá una carta de la Ciudad que le informara si tendra que desconectar uno (1) o más de sus desagües. Si tiene desagües que pueden requerir la desconexión, la carta explicará los siguientes pasos que debe tomar.

¿Cuál es el costo para desconectar mis desagües?Durante los primeros dos (2) años del programa (2019-2020) la Ciudad ofrecerá asistencia financiera a los propietarios para que completen el trabajo de desconexión. Durante este tiempo, el dueño de la propiedad podrá contratar a un contratista por parte de la Ciudad para completar las desconexiones requeridas utilizando materiales y técnicas estándar, o completar el trabajo de desconexión por sí mismos y recibir un reembolso limitado. Más información sobre cómo aprovechar estas opciones será proporcionada en la primavera del 2019.

¿Hay sanciones si elijo no desconectarme?La desconexión será obligatoria el 1 de enero del 2021. Si para entonces no se ha desconectado, no estará cumpliendo con el código de plomería de la Ciudad de Milwaukee. El Departamento de Servicios a Vecindarios (DNS, por sus siglas en inglés) notificará a los propietarios que no cumplan con los requisitos, en donde se aplicarán inspecciones y tarifas adicionales.

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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTESPROGRAMA GENERAL¿?

©2019 Cuidad de Milwaukee

CIUDAD DE MILWAUKEE

Programa de Desconexión de Desagüe

Desagüe

Canal

Flujo de agua

Bloque de salpicadura

Tubería con tapón

Extensión de codo

Desagüe desconectado del sistema de alcantarillado

Información del contactoPara preguntas adicionales sobre el programa, visite www.milwaukee.gov/DDP o comuníquese con el

Centro de Llamadas de la Ciudad al (414) 286-CITY.

Desagüe

Canal

Flujo de agua

Tubería

Desagüe conectado al sistema de alcantarillado