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�oF�Fc,� <br /> V ��� � <br /> ����,� CITY OF DECATUR ILLINOIS <br /> ���- #1 GARY K. ANDERSON PLAZA DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62523-1196 <br /> '��LINO�S <br /> November 22, 2002 <br /> Resident <br /> Subject: Sump Pumps <br /> Dear Cresthaven Park Resident: <br /> The City recently completed a study of the sanitary sewers serving the Cresthaven Park <br /> Subdivision. The study found strong indications that there are sump pumps in this subdivision <br /> that are draining to the City's sanitary sewer. In accordance with the City Code, it is illegal to <br /> discharge sump pump drainage in to the sanitary sewer. The continuing discharge of sump pump <br /> drainage into the sanitary sewer is a contributor to sanitary sewer overflows that are occurring <br /> with some regularity along Wolf Road and Shadow Lane. Sanitary sewer overflows discharge <br /> sewage into the area streets, yards, homes and creeks. <br /> It is best if sump pumps drain to storm drain lines. This reduces the burden on sanitary <br /> sewers and eliminates the nuisances that occur when sump pumps discharge into streets or yards. <br /> Since storm drain lines are not readily accessible to the who�e neighborhood, the City proposes to <br /> construct sump pump drain lines in Cresthaven Park to convey sump pump drainage to area <br /> storm drains. In order to design the proposed drain line, City Engineering needs to know which <br /> homes have sump pumps. We ask that you fill out and return the reply section on page two of <br /> this letter. A self addressed stamped envelope is enclosed for your use. At this time, we are not <br /> asking you to identify where your sump pump drains. <br /> America's Agribusiness Center <br />