What is the SIB Prevention Program?
If you have experienced a backup since January 1, 2004 or experienced multiple backups since 1987, you are eligible to enroll in the sewer district’s WIB Prevention Program. Provided the problem is in the main sewer line MSD is responsible to engineer and install a device to ensure the elimination of backups on your property. This service is paid for by the county at no cost to you. However, construction and implementation may take up to two years, in which certain terms and conditions must be met by the homeowner. Previously, the resident had to sign an in-depth release agreement. However in 2006, with the help of Sierra Club and Legal Aid this agreement was redrafted in direct and unequivocal language to protect home owners. Please consult the company’s web site for information on how to enroll www.msdgc.org or contact Dennis Madden head of the department at (513) 557–7705.
