Sump pump discharge rules in Fox Crossing, WI

Wisconsin · Last checked November 2026

Key facts

Storm sewer

Required by closed pipe if one is adjacent to the property.

Violation

Icing on village roads or walkways, damage, ponding, or interference with neighbors.

How it works

Almost every city bans sump pump water from the sanitary sewer, because clean water overloads treatment plants and backs sewage into basements. Where you can send it instead varies: some cities ban street and curb outlets, some allow them in summer only, and some require a storm sewer connection.

1. Make sure the pump does not drain into a floor drain, laundry tub or sanitary line.
2. Route the discharge to your yard, far enough from the foundation and the sidewalk that it soaks in.
3. Do not run hoses across the sidewalk or drill the curb unless the city allows it in writing.
4. Ask the city about a storm sewer connection permit if your yard cannot absorb the water.

What it costs

Rerouting a discharge line or adding a buried outlet is often a few hundred dollars. A storm sewer connection or a new sump system costs more and usually needs a permit.

More in Wisconsin and nearby

• Kenosha No street or curb discharge
• Waukesha Allowed with conditions
• Perry Street discharge limited by season
• Sturgis Allowed with conditions
• Sioux Falls No street or curb discharge
• Mitchell Allowed with conditions