SEWER OVERFLOW PREVENTION
ONEIDA COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO
HELP PREVENT SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS?
These small projects may not seem like much, but they can have a big impact on the amount of clean water entering – and possibly overwhelming – the sewer system.
Reroute: Disconnect Your Roof Leader
For a roof that is 1,000 square feet in size, it is possible for more than 600 gallons of storm runoff to be produced for every 1 inch of rain. By disconnecting your roof leader or downspout, you can prevent that water from entering our sewer system and causing sewage backups and overflows.
For detailed guidance and advice on how to disconnect your leader, visit the home and garden section of your local home improvement store.
Watch the video below to learn how you can reclaim and recharge excess water once you’ve disconnected your leader.
Illinois’ Oak Park Plumbing Inspector Jim Dee to learn how to disconnect your roof leader in this video.
Local Stores
Jay-K Lumber
8448 Seneca Turnpike
New Hartford, NY 13413
Lowe’s Home Improvement
710 Horatio Street
Utica, NY 13502
Lowe’s Home Improvement
4699 Middle Settlement Road
New Hartford, NY 13413
The Home Depot
545 French Road
New Hartford, NY 13413
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Reclaim: Rain Gardens
Rain gardens are a great way to absorb excess rain water, while adding curbside appeal to your home. For detailed guidance and advice on how to make your own, visit the home and garden section of your local home improvement store, or contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County.
Tips for Your Rain Garden
- Smaller gardens are easier to manage. Think about placing several smaller gardens throughout your lawn.
- Begin planting from the inside, this prevents stepping or kneeling on the outside greenery.
- Consult a professional! Plant selection, garden size, and the location of your garden can vary greatly depending on the layout of your yard.
- See other rain gardens from throughout New York State.
DOWNLOAD: How to Install a Rain Garden
Local Greenhouses
Candella’s Greenhouses & Farm
9256 River Road
Marcy, NY 13403
(315) 736-8782
River Road Farm and Greenhouses
9182 River Road
Marcy, NY 13403
(315) 736-3252
The Mum Farm
9011 Redhill Road
New Hartford, NY 13415
(315) 737-5145
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If everyone does their part, together we can keep the Mohawk River clean!
Recharge: Rain Barrel
Save money and keep water out of the sewer system!
Capture the water that used to drain into the sewer system from your roof leader by using a rain barrel. Here are just some of the things you can do with the water from a rain barrel:
- Water gardens, lawns, and hanging plants
- Easily fill watering cans
- Wash cars or pets
- Connect a soaker hose to automatically empty the barrel
You can make your own rain barrel by following these simple instructions from DIY Network.