Basement Waterproofing in Milwaukee, WI

Wet basement help in Milwaukee

MMSD says the older portion of the City of Milwaukee is served by combined sewers that carry rainwater and household wastewater together.

City of Milwaukee owner-occupants of 1-4 family homes can apply for STRONG Homes loans of up to $20,000, which MMSD lists alongside Pipe Check.

Milwaukee is the Milwaukee County seat, on the western shore of Lake Michigan.

Milwaukee is in the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) service area. See what that means for sump pumps and drains.

Sources: Wikipedia · MMSD, Downspout Disconnection · MMSD, Pipe Check

Milwaukee at a glance: city in Milwaukee County (with small parts in Washington and Waukesha counties)

Water and drainage in Milwaukee

MMSD says the older portion of Milwaukee is served by combined sewers that carry rainwater and household wastewater together, and that clear water from downspouts connected to those sewers can overwhelm the pipes during storms, leading to basement backups. MMSD rules now require downspout disconnection at homes of four units or less in the combined sewer area. That applies where disconnection meets the city plumbing code and MMSD rules, so check with the city first. (Source: Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), Downspout Disconnection.)

Leaks often show up when rain falls on frozen ground or snow melts fast, because the water can't soak in. In winter, a frozen or blocked discharge line can also leave a working sump pump with nowhere to send water.

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