The City of Bismarck would like to remind citizens to check their sump pumps to ensure proper functionality. Due to high groundwater levels and a wet spring, many sump pumps that typically do not run are turning on this year.
The City of Bismarck has received many calls pertaining to citizens discharging their sump water to their yard in such a manner that is causing erosion. It is recommended that you drain this water away from your home on to a non-erodible surface such as concrete so that it will drain into the street if possible.
Also, in discharging to your own yard, you recycle the water that then returns to your sump. Do not pump water into your floor drains, toilets, or sinks in your home as that increases the volume of water to the wastewater treatment plant.
If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at 355-1700.