The Borough is in the process of completing a 2-year project to address sewer I & I.
- Sewer I & I in general terms is water run-off that enters the sewer system. This run-off can come from many sources.
The Borough staff has been installing I & I Domes in the 151 sewer manholes within the Borough.
- These domes are placed under the manhole lid to minimize the storm water run-off that seeps through the manholes into the sewer system.
I & I occurs everyone and is an added cost for everyone. This additional water, once entered into the sewer system, has to be treated at CoLA’s Treatment Facility.
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Another way this water gets into the sewer system is through residential clean-outs and vents. If the clean-out or vent caps come off of the residential lateral, the rain can quickly run into the sewer system.
- If your sewer clean out or vent caps are missing; replace them. The caps are fairly inexpensive and readily available. Maintenance is part of the Borough’s Rules and Regulations for Sewer and the homeowner’s responsibility.