Water drainage from sump pumps must be properly diverted away from neighboring properties and from running across sidewalks and streets.
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To prevent illicit discharges sump pump water must be discharged into the storm drainage system. Please contact the City Engineer's Office at (719) 393-4930 for more information.
Please see Chapters 12.04 - Construction Generally, and 12.16 - Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Code in the Municipal Code for more information regarding sump pumps.