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Sewer FAQs
What should I do if my sewer backs up?Contact the Utilities Division at 952-563-4910, between the hours of 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. After hours, call 952-563-4905. Where does my sewage go when it leaves my house or business?The sewage leaves your home or business and flows through your service line to the main sewer pipe in the street. From there it flows by gravity along the main line in the street. If the main line reaches a depth of 20-30 feet, a sanitary lift station pumps the sewage up to a higher level where the sewage begins to flow again by gravity. The sewage continues moving through the system to a central metering station. From there it then flows under the Minnesota River, in a series of three sealed pipes ranging in size of approximately 30-40 inches in diameter, to the Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant in Eagan which is operated by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. Are the sanitary and storm sewer lines separated or combined?Separated. The sanitary system generally travels along the center of the roadway and the storm sewer system generally runs approximately six feet off the center of the roadway. Where should I direct my sump pump water?Onto the ground outside the structure. Water from a foundation sump pump must be directed to the outside of the building and should be at least 10 feet away from the foundation to ensure that the water does not recirculate and return. City of Bloomington and Minnesota State Plumbing Codes require that sump pump water not be discharged into a floor drain or laundry tub. What are some of the oddest items Wastewater Collection has encountered while working in the sewer lines?
For more information, contact: Randy Poore, Utility Supervisor Wastewater HOME | Dos/Don'ts | FAQs | History | Links | Master Plan | Rates
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