Combined Sewer Service Area Downspout Disconnection Program

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Shorewood's combined sewer system serves the area of the Village generally located east of Oakland Avenue (map). This area has been particularly prone to basement back-ups and has long been the focus of efforts to improve system capacity (please see What's Been Done page)..

As a member community of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the Village of Shorewood incorporates all District operation rules by reference in the Shorewood Village Code. MMSD Chapter 3 Management, Operations, and Maintenance of Tributary Sewers requires the disconnection of downspouts within the combined sewer service area by January 1, 2025.

Shorewood's Combined Sewer Service Area Downspout Disconnection Program was adopted by the Shorewood Village Board on February 1, 2021 and identifies the process by which the Village will comply with MMSD's rule.

Why is downspout disconnection important?

Every drop counts! Learn what you can do to make a difference.

Who is required to disconnect?

Read about the program scope..

When and where will this program be implemented?

View a map of the program area and the program implementation schedule.

What do I need to do?

Understand homeowner roles and responsibilities. Click here for a program information flyer.

MMSD resource page

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