The Department of Public Works manages an annual mini-sewer program designed to control sump pump discharges that cause street or sidewalk flooding and icing. Mini-sewers can not be used everywhere due to the need for appropriate slope and proximity to a catch basin or inlet.  Mini-sewers are installed at no direct charge to residents and are generally placed just behind the curb line.  A lateral is then run to the sump pump discharge at property owner expense (about $8.00 per foot).

Our mini-sewer program is announced annually in the AppleSource.  We address complaints on a priority basis and address all situations prior to the street rehabilitation program.  Any work not completed in a given year is kept on the list for future programs. Currently, the mini-sewer list contains over 700 problem locations.  Questions regarding mini-sewers may be directed to Engineering (920-832-6474).