What are the different types of illegal connections
Illegal connections include connections of downspouts, sump pumps and area drains to the house sewer lines; this means any physical connection that allows water from precipitation events into the sanitary sewer system are prohibited.

In addition, defective house sewer lines cause extraneous water to enter the sanitary sewers and thus they are also illegal connections. Illegal connections per City Ordinances also include swimming pool drain lines, condensation lines from air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifier units.

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1. Is the City of Republic's water system fluoridated / chlorinated?
2. What is the hardness of the water within the City?
3. What is a sanitary sewer?
4. What is a storm sewer?
5. What is a surcharged sewer?
6. What is an illegal connection?
7. What are the different types of illegal connections
8. Where should storm drainage from downspouts, sump pump and / or other drain appurtenances be directed if it can't be discharged to the sanitary sewer?
9. Why is it important for everyone to remove illegal connections?
10. How can surcharged sanitary sewers cause flooding of my home or business?
11. How can I help prevent flooding of my home or business?
12. Do illegal connections really contribute large amounts of extraneous water to the sanitary sewer system?
13. How does the City of Republic identify illegal connections?
14. If I have an illegal connection, what do I do to correct it?
15. I've never had any flooding due to surcharged sewer. Why should I remove my illegal connections?
16. Is the requirement to remove illegal connections unique to Republic?