CARE AND USE OF YOUR GRINDER PUMP : The
following items should not be
introduced into any sewer directly or through a kitchen
waste disposal unit:
Glass
Metal
Cat litter
Aquarium gravel
Plastic objects (toys, utensils, etc.)
Seafood Shells
Prophylactics/Condoms
Grease and/or Oil from Turkey Fryers, Deep Fryers,
Skillets, etc.
Diapers, socks, rags or cloth
Sanitary napkins or tampons
Candle Wax
Never introduce any of the following
into any sewer:
Explosives
Flammable material
Strong Chemicals
Lubricating oil
Gasoline
Paint
Paint Thinner
Solvents
It is unlawful to have sump pumps, downspouts,
and water softener backwash connected to the sanitary sewer
system.
HOMEOWNER MAINTENANCE : To reduce
costs associated with repair or maintenance of your Grinder
Pump, the following procedures should be followed: Keep
the vent on the side of the Pump Access cover free to dirt,
grass, leaves, snow or anything that would prevent air flow
to the Pump.
Damage caused to Township sewer equipment
will be billed to the Property Owner . If the Township
DPW provides repairs or services for Owner related operation
and/or maintenance services, including but not limited
to, building sewer pipe blockages, shut-off power breakers,
flushing of non-sanitary solids (see list above) or Owner
caused damage to the public sewer system, the Owner shall
be responsible for the full and prompt reimbursement to
the Township for all Township DPW staff time, costs, labor,
and/or materials incident to said operation and maintenance
plus a 10% administrative fee.
If any digging
or landscaping is planned near the Grinder Pump or Control
Box, the homeowner should call MISS DIG (1-800-482-7171) for
location of underground utilities.
PERIODS OF DISUSE : If your
home or building is to be left unoccupied for longer than
two weeks, use the following procedure prior to leaving:
Run clean water into the unit until the pump activates. Immediately
turn off the water and allow the Grinder Pump to run until
is shuts off automatically. Do not disconnect the electrical
supply to the Grinder Pump.
POWER FAILURE : Your Grinder
Pump cannot dispose of wastewater without electrical power.
If electrical power service is interrupted, keep water usage
to a minimum until power is restored.
PUMP FAILURE ALARM : Your
Grinder Pump will produce an alarm signal in the event of
a high water level in the basin. If the red light goes on
and/or the alarm sounds, proceed as follows:
Stop using water (turn off washing machines, dishwashers,
etc.)
Silence buzzer by pushing the button on the bottom
of the Control Panel.
Contact the Hamburg Township Sewer Emergency Line
at (810) 217-6085 to
speak with a DPW Technician. Please have the address
and a contact telephone number available when calling.
Technicians are available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Please report
all grinder alarms immediately - you do not have to
wait for regular business hours.
If you have any questions regarding your
Grinder Pump, please call the Hamburg Township Offices at
(810) 231-1000 Ext. 210 during regular business hours.
Updated November 19, 2009
UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT
HAMBURG TOWNSHIP
10405 Merrill Road
P.O. Box 157
Hamburg, MI 48139
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
