New Pilot Program Could Save Bayside Residents Some Serious Headaches

What is the new Inflow and Infiltration Pilot Program, and how can you help?

In , we’ve implemented a pilot program that involves inspection and repairs to private laterals, if necessary, utilizing a program developed by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District.

MMSD is also providing funding for the program. The area that is being observed this year was based upon observations of known inflow and infiltration in a particular area of the village, and its potential impacts on private properties as well as on one the village’s three sanitary sewer lift stations.

One example is on East Fairy Chasm Road, 16 homes that run into our hermitage lift station have been identified as a point of interest for our inflow and infiltration project. It's making the pumps run substantially more than they need to, and it's negatively impacting our infrastructure because they're running so frequently.

In the meantime, here are quick ideas for homeowners:

• Make sure your foundation drain is disconnected from your sanitary sewer lateral.

• Ensure your sump pump is in proper working order (and has alternative power in case of an outage).

• Direct downspouts and sump pump outfalls away from the foundation base of your home.

• Don’t run the washing machine, dishwasher or take long showers, etc. during heavy storms if it can be avoided.

• Perform regular gutter maintenance to keep water from potentially damaging areas of your home.

If you're concerned about any inflow and infiltration issues near your home, please contact Alex Henderson at Bayside Village Hall (414-351-8811, Ext. 105) or you can use the village's new Report a Concern application here.