Sump pump discharge rules in Kenosha, WI
Wisconsin · Last checked November 2026
Kenosha does not allow new sump pump discharges through the curb, and discharge may not pool or freeze on the sidewalk, parkway or road, or run onto a neighbor's lot.
Key facts
- Not allowed
- New curb discharges; water that ponds or ices on the sidewalk, parkway or road; flow onto a neighboring property.
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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.
More in Wisconsin and nearby
- Fox Crossing Allowed with conditions
- Waukesha Allowed with conditions
- Perry Street discharge limited by season
- Mount Prospect Allowed with conditions
- Sturgis Allowed with conditions
- Sioux Falls No street or curb discharge
Sources
Last checked November 2026. Programs open, close and change funding every year. Confirm with the city before you hire anyone. Report a change.