What is the most common cause of sewer blockages?
A. Tree roots and cooking grease/oils are the most common causes. Cooking grease/oils should not be put into drains; they should be disposed of in the garbage. Q. How far am I responsible for of my sewer? A. Property owners are responsible for the service connection from the building to the mainline sewer. Q. Can my sump pump be connected to the city sanitary sewer system? A. No, a sump pump must be discharged onto the top of the ground or connected to the storm sewer. Q. Can my roof downspout drains be connected to the sanitary sewer? A. No. downspout should be directed to the top of the ground or connected to the storm sewer. Q. Will the City of Findlay tell me where my downspouts or sump pumps are going to? A. If no records exist in the City Engineering Department, the Sewer Department will dye test your downspout or sump pump free of charge. Any downspout or sump pump found to be connected to the sanitary sewer will be required to be removed at the property owner’s expense. Q. What
