Frequently Asked Questions

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) has determined that connecting a water-powered sump pump to a potable water supply poses a severe health hazard. Therefore the Avon Lake Board of Municipal Utilities has passed a regulation that prohibits the installation of water-powered sump pumps on any water service provided by Avon Lake Municipal Utilities. Because water-powered sump pumps are cross connected to the drinking water supply, a subsequent drop in water pressure could draw contaminated water into the potable water system. If you have a water-powered sump pump, please disconnect it immediately and call the Utilities office at 440-933-6226 for an inspection. Failure to comply with the regulation could result in the loss of water service. A battery-powered pump should provide adequate backup for the primary system in the event of a power or pump failure. For a copy of the Water- Powered Sump Pumps Regulation, view Policies & Regulations.

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