Sump pump discharge rules in Franklin Township, NJ
New Jersey · Last checked November 2026
In Franklin Township, New Jersey, sump pump discharges in place on October 1, 2018 may continue only if they do not cause icing, standing water, algae or erosion on the street or sidewalk.
Key facts
- Existing discharges
- May stay if they cause no icing, standing water, algae or erosion in the right of way.
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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.
- Make sure the pump does not drain into a floor drain, laundry tub or sanitary line.
- Route the discharge to your yard, far enough from the foundation and the sidewalk that it soaks in.
- Do not run hoses across the sidewalk or drill the curb unless the city allows it in writing.
- 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.
Compare other cities
- Centerville No street or curb discharge
- Mitchell Allowed with conditions
- Sioux Falls No street or curb discharge
- West Fargo Street discharge limited by season
- Otsego Allowed with conditions
- Duluth Allowed with conditions
Sources
Last checked November 2026. Programs open, close and change funding every year. Confirm with the city before you hire anyone. Report a change.