What is a combined sewer overflow?

A discharge from a combined sewer system at a point prior to the publicly owned treatment works treatment plant.

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1. What is Clean H2O40?
2. What is a consent decree?
3. Why do sewer overflows occur and why are they a concern?
4. What is a sanitary sewer overflow?
5. What is a combined sewer overflow?
6. Is SD1 required to eliminate sewer overflows?
7. Do other cities experience sewer overflows?
8. How much will my rates go up because of the Clean H2O40 program?
9. How can I help improve water quality?