For additional information Residential Sump Pump Discharge on how to keep Wichita WHERE SHOULD waterways clean please visit Down the Storm MY SUMP PUMP TadsWater.com Drain. Out of Your WATER GO? HERE ARE A FEW HELPFUL TIPS Life? Think Again. DRAIN AWAY FROM HOME AND ONTO GRASS • Run your sump pump drainage away from your home. TadStormwater Make sure your sump pump Spokesfrog • Do not let it flow onto driveways, discharge leads to the proper sidewalks or other paved surfaces. location. SUMP PUMP DISCHARGE MUST BE CLEAN CONTACT US • Discharge must be clear, clean water Questions about such as ground water or residential air Stormwater Utility Charges 265-1300 conditioner condensate. • Discharge cannot contain water from any Report Illegal Discharges other items that utilize household plumbing 268-4498 such as washing machine, a sink or a tub. Storm Sewer Issues 268-4090 Recycling Questions 660-7200 TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR DON'T DISCHARGE: Sedgwick County • Within 7.5’ of a public sidewalk Household Hazardous Waste Facility • Within 10’ of a street curb 660-7458 • Within 2’ of a side property line • Within 5’ of a rear property line Stormwater Management INSTALL A RAIN GARDEN City of Wichita • Rain gardens slow stormwater as it travels Public Works & Utilities Department downhill, giving stormwater more time 455 N. Main, 8th Floor to infiltrate and less opportunity to gain Wichita, KS 67202 momentum and cause erosion. (316) 268 - 4498 www.wichita.gov WHERE DOES STORMWATER RUNOFF GO? There are two different sets of pipes in the ground. STORMWATER PIPES • Carry rainwater runoff from driveways, SANITARY SEWER PIPES streets, parking lots, etc. • Carry wastewater from toilets, tubs, sinks, etc. • Deliver that water to the nearest creek, • Flow to local sewage treatment plants. pond, channel or river. • Treated water is disinfected before being discharged into a river. STORMWATER CURB INLET SANITARY SEWER PIPE FROM INDOOR PLUMBING CATCH BASIN TWO STORMWATER PIPE UNDERGROUND OUTFLOW TO SEWAGE OUTFLOW TO CREEK, SYSTEMS TREATMENT PLANT POND, CHANNEL OR RIVER.