2025 Glendale PPII Program (Private Property Inflow / Infiltration)

2025 Glendale PPII Program (Private Property Inflow / Infiltration)

The Glendale PPII program is a collaborative effort between the City of Glendale and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). The goal of the program is to work with private property owners in an effort to reduce the inflow and infiltration of stormwater and groundwater from entering the sanitary sewer system. MMSD has provided grant funding to the City of Glendale and other municipalities in our region to help address this ongoing issue.

The Problem

Inflow and Infiltration refers to the unwanted entry of rainwater or groundwater into a home's sewer system, often through cracks or leaks, offset pipes, downspout connections, and illegal plumbing in the homes basement. This is a major concern for homeowners because it can lead to a variety of problems. When stormwater or groundwater enters the sewage system, it can overwhelm the system, causing sewer backups, flooding in basements, and increased pressure on local wastewater treatment facilities. For homeowners, this means expensive repairs to fix the compromised pipes, increased wastewater treatment costs, increased sanitary sewer rates, and insurance claims. 


The Problem


The Program

The City of Glendale is working with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) on a Private Property Infiltration and Inflow (PPII) Reduction Project in the area identified on the map below. Through participation in this project, homeowners can have the opportunity to have their sanitary sewer laterals inspected and fixed at no cost to the homeowner. This project involves inspection of private property to better understand factors that contribute to sewer backups.

Sewer Lateral LINK to MMSD Website: 

https://www.mmsd.com/what-you-can-do/managing-water-on-your-property/laterals

Map


The Process

PHASE 1

  • The City will require a Right of Entry (ROE) agreement to be signed by the homeowner, giving the City and its contractors permission to televise their sanitary sewer lateral from the street. 
  • Inspection of the lateral will be completed through Closed Circuit Televising (CCTV) where a qualified contractor will televise your private sanitary sewer lateral with a small camera. 
  • The videos will be reviewed by engineers at Clark Dietz. Deficiencies will be identified, and specific properties will be selected to participate in this project. 
  • Homeowners who do participate will have the opportunity to review the report on the condition of their lateral.

PHASE 2

  • Once evaluated, engineers will determine the proper fix for the selected laterals. This may include, but is not limited to, spot replacement of existing sanitary lateral, total replacement of the lateral, or repair at the connection to the main. 
  • Individual corrective actions will be discussed with the homeowner prior to implementation, where the homeowner will have the option to continue participation into phase 2 or withdraw from program participation. 
  • Implementation of any corrective action will require a new ROE signed by homeowners. This will be discussed after the evaluation phase. 
  • Corrective actions will be publicly bid, and a qualified contractor will be selected to complete phase 2.

How to Sign Up

The City of Glendale and Clark Dietz will be holding public information meeting to discuss this project in more detail. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) Is this project free of charge for the homeowner?

A) The Phase 1 CCTV process is free of charge to the homeowner. Phase 2 Sewer Lateral Repair is also free of charge. Prior to construction, the contractor, engineer, and homeowner will discuss the means and methods of the work to be done, and any restoration that will need to be done post construction. During this conversation, the homeowner will agree to any restoration that the contractor will not complete beyond standard lawn repairs in the yard, or concrete repairs in the basement.  Homeowner then may choose to continue or withdraw from the program. The homeowner may be responsible for any restoration not agreed upon prior to construction. 

Q) Is there a warranty? If so, what does it cover/not cover?

A) The warranty is for 3-years post installation and covers, but is not limited to, work done by the contractor such as the sanitary sewer lateral replacement, interior/exterior cleanouts, interior restoration (concrete), and exterior restoration (sod, asphalt, concrete). 

Q) How do you determine if the lateral is replaced from inside or outside the home?

A) The preferred method is to replace the sanitary sewer lateral from the cleanout inside of the home to the connection in the street. This will reduce the greatest amount of inflow and infiltration. If this is not possible, an alternative method will be to replace the sanitary sewer lateral from a point close to the building foundation to the connection in the street. This alternative would include the installation of a cleanout in the yard.

Q) Can the homeowner view the CCTV video that was taken?

A) Yes, the homeowner will receive an email with a link to the video and a letter from Clark Dietz with an assessment of the condition. Please be sure to add an email address we can reach you at when you sign up!

Contact Information

Should you have any questions, please contact Brandon with Clark Dietz at PPII@clarkdietz.com or call 414-831-2864.