Hurricane Tips From Water Reclamation
Whenever there is heavy rain, the sanitary sewer system can become overwhelmed by the increased water intruding the system. Excess water can enter from:
- Clean out lines are a vertical pipe connected to the underground sewer line. It has a removable cap for ease of maintenance access. These caps ensure that unwanted water and debris stay out of the lines.
- Small cracks in the system
Help minimize issues by following these tips:
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Check your clean out caps to ensure they are in place and tightened.
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Report sewer lids that are not properly closed to water reclamation dispatch at 407.246.2213.
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Address any blockage concerns in your sanitary sewer lines with a plumber to ensure a clear flow.
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To prevent clogging keep these items out of your drain
- Flushable wipes
- Menstrual products
- Kitchen grease
- Minimize your usage of running water to avoid sewage overflow by:
- Avoid running washing machines and dishwashers
- Take quick showers instead of baths
- Flush toilets sparingly
- Report stopped sewers or overflows of sewers to Water Reclamation dispatch at 407.246.2213.
- If a lift station alarm sounds near your home, call the posted number of the lift station you collected BEFORE the storm
- Please do not go outside in the middle of a storm
If you have any questions concerning these hurricane tips from Water Reclamation, contact Kimberlie Schionning at 407.246.2657 or by email at kimberlie.schionning@orlando.gov.