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You can help us to maintain
the Hopkinton Sewer system and keep it working
properly. A sewer system maintains a delicate
biological balance to help ensure proper levels of
gases, oxygen, pH and metals, along with the
output of elements such as, phosphorus, nitrogen
and nitrates.
The sewer system should not
be used as a disposal system for trash, paints,
oils, grease, gasoline or other hazardous and
flammable chemicals. Even water base latex paint
can disrupt sewer alarms and clog measuring
equipment.
Not only can these materials
cause damage to the pumps and piping but they pose
an immediate risk to sewer personnel through
chemical interaction and the formation of
explosive gases. These materials will also pose
major problems for the treatment plant.
In addition it is illegal
to pipe gutters, drains or sump pumps into the
sewer system this can cause excessive flow during
heavy rains and could cause backups in your home.
If you need help relocating your sump discharge
from the sewer system, please give us a call and
we will come out and help you find an alternative.
For those people that have a
grinder pump installed, please read the
information that came with the pump. A garbage
disposal should not be used if you have a grinder
pump and no foreign material should be flushed.
Glass, metals, seafood shells, eggshells, and any
other abrasives should be avoided as they can
cause damage to the pump. Please ensure that your
pump alarms are on and functioning properly.
In the case of a power outage
water should be used sparingly, as the pumps
generally store only about 50 gallons and your
high level alarm will be disabled. If you do have
a problem with your grinder pump please call
either Joe DiCarlo at 508-726-7261 Or F.R. Mahony
24 hours a day at 781-982-9300. They are certified
service representatives for the E-1 grinder pumps
and will respond to emergencies.
Eric
J. Carty
Water-Sewer Manager
Hopkinton DPW
85
Wood St
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PO
BOX
171
Hopkinton
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MA
01748
www.hopkinton.org
508-497-9765 P
508-497-9767 F
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