Sump Pumps

Water drainage from sump pumps must be properly diverted away from neighboring properties and from running across sidewalks and streets.

Sump pump drainage   Illicit discharge of water

To prevent illicit discharges sump pump water must be discharged into the storm drainage system. Please contact the City Engineer's Office at (719) 393-4930 for more information. 

Please see Chapters 12.04 - Construction Generally, and 12.16 - Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Code in the Municipal Code for more information regarding sump pumps.