Metropolitan Sewer District urges Springdale to join credits program to limit sewer flooding and enable development
A Metropolitan Sewer District official told the Springdale City Council that illegal private stormwater connections are increasing sewer flows and basement backups. MSD described a credits program and intergovernmental agreement to remove connections, said two capital fixes are planned (one targeted for 2035), and offered inspection and resident‑assistance options.
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An official from the Metropolitan Sewer District told the Springdale City Council on Nov. 5 that illegal downspout and yard drain connections are increasing stormwater infiltration into sanitary sewers, raising flows and causing basement backups in parts of the city.
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