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3) (OPTIONAL IMPROVEMENT) Downspouts are tied into side sewer. This causes <br /> increased flow in the side sewer. <br /> i , <br /> 1 <br /> t- 4: t --- <br /> ,i <br /> iW <br /> , <br /> Gutter line going into sewer. <br /> Solution A: Disconnect downspouts from side sewer, extend outfall 3' or more from <br /> foundation, and provide splash block. <br /> Solution B: Disconnect downspouts and install rain barrels to retain rain water runoff at <br /> base of downspouts. <br /> As-Built of Sewer and Plumbing <br /> See attached drawing. <br /> Comments <br /> • All down spouts that are connected to the side sewer could be disconnected and <br /> routed to splash blocks so that less flow is in the side sewer causing potential <br /> surcharge events. Where downspouts are routed to splash blocks the ground <br /> surface should be sloped away from the house. <br /> • Installing a grinder pump would provide increased protection from sewer backups <br /> beyond the protection a backwater valve can provide. <br />