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CONSTRUCTION
As new sanitary sewer lines are installed, they are inspected to make sure that they meet the
necessary standards that have been adopted by each municipality.
Copies of the Municipal Standards may
be obtained through this office. Please e-mail your name
phone number and address to us, and we will contact you with instructions for
obtaining them. They may also be downloaded at this link:
2006 Municipal Standards. You must have adobe acrobat installed to
open the document.
GUIDELINES FOR CONNECTING TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS OF
BATH, DEWITT, & WATERTOWN TOWNSHIPS AND THE CITY OF DEWITT.
Pipe Size:
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In public streets, alley or right of way, not less than 6"
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Between public right of way and building, not less than 4"
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Multiple dwellings, commercial and industrial, pipe shall be of
adequate size for expected flows. Commercial and industrial sites shall be
required to install a testing manhole at the property line per the approved
Industrial Pretreatment Program of the SCCMUA
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) type 1, schedule #40, ASTM D-1785-House
leads only
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) SDR-35, ASTM D-3034-House leads only
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6" pipe-1/8" per foot (.125 inch)
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4" pipe-1/4" per foot (.25 inch)
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A low air pressure test shall be performed from the connection
stub to within 5' of the building. This is the contractor's responsibility
to perform and have all of the proper equipment on hand according to the
"Municipal Sanitary Sewer Standards". These tests require an inspection
that must be scheduled 48 hours in advance.
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CALL MISS DIG 72 HOURS (3 days) BEFORE ANY EXCAVATION FOR
UTILITIES
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:
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Uniform grade and straight alignment. Cleanouts are
located at a maximum of every 90' of straight runs from the mainline sewer, and
at each 90°(degree) direction change (two 45° connectors), all cleanouts shall
be capped. Changes in direction only with properly curved elbow fittings.
For further details, refer to the Municipality's Sewer Use Ordinance, and the
"Municipal Standards".
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A minimum of 48 business hours prior to starting a job,
notify the Southern Clinton County Municipal Utilities Authority at 3671 W.
Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820, 517-669-8311 to make arrangements for
inspection in accordance with Section 6, Paragraph B., Sub paragraph O, of the
local "Sanitary Sewer Ordinance".
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All abandoned private sanitary sewer disposal systems must have
the contents removed and then filled with suitable material, in accordance with
the conditions in Section 5, Paragraph G, of the local Sanitary Sewer Use
Ordinance".
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All Contractors must submit proper credentials, in accordance
with Section 6, paragraph D, Subparagraph 1., of the local "Sanitary Sewer Use
Ordinance", to the local Municipal Office for approval prior to starting any
work. A copy of the contractor's insurance policy shall also be place on
file with the Authority.
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A separate and independent building sewer (lead) shall be
provided for every building in which sanitary sewer originates.
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All industrial users shall provide a sanitary sewer manhole for
sampling purposes at the site's property line/right of way or other location
approved by the SCCMUA.
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Connections to the sanitary sewer in designated low lying areas
shall have an approved backflow preventer installed within the building drainage
system.
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Any work performed within the public road right of way may be required to
have a permit from the Clinton County Road Commission.
ROAD CUTS:
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For all excavation in or near public roads or streets a road cut
permit must be obtained prior to starting any work. Permits are issued
from the Clinton County Road Commission (CCRC), 989-224-3274.
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Required backfill will be according to the "Municipal Standards"
as well as MDOT, CCRC or any of the municipalities.
SANITARY SEWER INSPECTIONS NEED TO BE MADE WITH A 48 HOUR
ADVANCE NOTICE, PLEASE CALL 517-669-8311 FOR APPOINTMENTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS CONCERNING THESE STANDARDS, PLEASE CALL US IN ADVANCE.
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