Sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration / DNR consent decree compliance
Summary
Davenport is tightening standards for new private sewer connections to keep storm and groundwater out of the sanitary sewer system. The change supports compliance with a state DNR consent decree tied to capacity limits at the Water Pollution Control Plant.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Preventing excess water from entering the sewer system helps avoid costly treatment overloads and potential consent-decree penalties for ratepayers.
All residents who rely on the sanitary sewer system, particularly through reduced risk of overflows and rate pressure.
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