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Originally Posted by kycarguy 935 View Post
Here in my city they are telling us it is against the law (EPA) to drain rain water into the sewer. They are split here.

They are giving citations when they find this happening.

Personally I think they are doing it to cut costs.
Yes. The EPA regulations are that if you have a combined system, EVERYTHING must be treated. This means tertiary treatment. If you separate the storm drains, you can flow them right into the rivers.
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