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District tables proposed sump‑pump disconnection study to refine scope
Summary
Staff presented a proposed program to detect and reduce sump‑pump connections to the sanitary system (I&I reduction); the board discussed detection methods, incentives and enforcement options and voted to table the item for further tailoring to local conditions.
The Hoover Sanitary Stormwater District discussed a proposed task order to study and develop a voluntary sump‑pump disconnection program aimed at reducing inflow and infiltration (I&I) to the sanitary system. Board members heard a consultant outline the scope: policy guidance, detection methods and an outreach/education plan.
The consultant said the scope would include developing policy language, guidance about appropriate discharge locations and public‑education materials. Board members emphasized locating problem areas before deploying incentives: options discussed included smoke testing, targeted camera inspections and house‑by‑house checks. Staff noted the community contains a mix of older subdivisions and annexed areas where records are incomplete, making identification of connected sump pumps challenging.
Board members discussed carrots (subsidies) and sticks (billing penalties or license fees) and tradeoffs, including likely homeowner complaints and implementation costs. Several members said they wanted a local‑tailored approach and more engagement with contractors and neighborhoods before committing funds. The board voted to table the proposal pending further discussion and a draft tailored to district needs.
Staff and the consultant said they would produce a draft scope and provide options for detection methods and funding mechanisms for board review.
