Backflow Prevention
If you have experienced a rain-related sewer backup through a basement-plumbing fixture—floor drain, shower, toilet or sink—or live in an area of documented wet-weather backups, MSD’s Plumbing Modification Program can help.
To date, backflow prevention devices have helped more than 17,000 customers protect their basements from sewer backups. If approved, MSD will pay a licensed plumbing contractor to install the overflow prevention devices to your plumbing layout.
Sump Pump Disconnection
To minimize the amount of rainwater entering your community’s wastewater system, MSD offers sump pump disconnection to help you modify and correct improperly installed drainage connections.
The typical 8-inch neighborhood sanitary sewer pipe can become overwhelmed with as few as eight sump pumps connected to the system. MSD’s Plumbing Modification Program pays for a licensed plumber to disconnect the sump pump from the sanitary sewer and redirect the water in a safe and effective way.
To get started with Backflow Prevention or Sump Pump Disconnection
If you have any questions or would like more info on the Plumbing Modification Program, contact Customer Relations at 502.540.6000 or CustomerRelations@LouisvilleMSD.org
Private Property Illicit Discharge Program
The Private Property Illicit Discharge Program holds down costs by keeping clear water that doesn't need to be treated out of the sewer system. It is illegal for basement sump pumps to be connected to the sewer system. The Illicit Discharge Program will pay the costs, to a limited amount, for homeowners to disconnect sump pumps from the system. Find out more.
Get a copy of our Plumbing Modification Program Brochure!
