| The City of Durand’s Footing Drain Separation
Program has been very successful. The program began on January 1,
2002 in an effort to reduce the amount of storm water that was entering
our sanitary sewer system. With the cooperation of the residents
in the effected areas, as of October 23, 2003 there have been 107 footing
drains disconnected. This has resulted in a dramatic reduction in
the flows at the Vinewood Street pumping station
and at the treatment plant. This reduction in flow not only reduces
the likelihood of having sewer backups but it has resulted in gained capacity
of approximately 130,000 gallons per day at the treatment plant.
This is the equivalent flow that would be generated by approximately 500
homes.
The average cost for the separations have been approximately $300.00 for those who have completed the work themselves and just under $1,500.00 for those who hire a contractor. Through the city’s Financial Assistance Program many homeowners have completed their disconnection with no out-of-pocket cost. As of October 23, 2003 the city has issued just under $50,000.00 in assistance funds. There have also been funds available through the Shiawassee County Housing Rehabilitation Program. The success of this program would not have been possible without the outstanding cooperation of all involved. If you have any questions, or would like some help inspecting your system, please contact City Hall at 989-288-3113 or E-Mail your request to: Steve Mince at smince@durandmi.com |
In addition to the Footing Drain Program, there
have been over 50 sump pumps disconnected from the sanitary sewer system.
Footing drains and sump pumps that are connected to the city's sanitary
sewer system, are the main cause of such problems as: Basements flooding,
system backups and plant overflows. They also cost our customers
thousands of dollars every year, by having to pump and treat storm water
unnecessarily. Sump pump discharges should be connected to the storm
sewer system or discharged directly onto the ground outside your home.
Footing drains should be connected to a sump crock and discharged to the
storm sewer system or directly onto the ground.
If you would like to inspect your own system, here are some things to look for:
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