Inflow & Infiltration

Inflow: 

  • The flow of storm water into the sanitary sewer system from sources such as downspouts and illegal sump pump connections through direct or indirect connections. 

Infiltration: 

  •  The flow of water into the sanitary sewer system through aged or defective pipes and/or maintenance chambers (i.e. cracks, defective joints, etc.) through soil (both groundwater and rainwater).

  Video Demonstration of Inflow & Infiltration: