Sewer Separation
Maumee-style programs are spreading across NW Ohio. If your city has issued a notice — or you want to get ahead of one — we handle the full process from smoke test to re-inspect packet.
What Sewer Separation Means
Older homes often have sump pumps, downspouts, and footer drains connected to the sanitary sewer — the line that carries sewage to the treatment plant. Cities are requiring these to be disconnected and redirected to the storm system or daylight.
This reduces sewage overflows during heavy rain, protects waterways, and keeps your city's treatment plant from being overwhelmed. It's not optional once a notice is issued.
We've done this work in Maumee and across NW Ohio. We know what the inspectors want to see in the re-inspect packet.
Our Process
- 1
Smoke Test
Non-toxic smoke is introduced into the sanitary system to identify illegal connections.
- 2
Dye Test
Dye confirms which fixtures and drains are connected to which system.
- 3
Camera Inspection
Video inspection of the line to assess condition and confirm connection points.
- 4
Disconnect & Redirect
Sumps, downspouts, and footer drains are disconnected from sanitary and redirected.
- 5
Trenchless Lining
Where needed, we line the existing pipe — no excavation required.
- 6
Re-Inspect Packet
We prepare the documentation your city inspector needs to close the notice.
Received a notice? Call us.
We handle the full process — smoke test through re-inspect packet.