Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Sewer Department reminds residents  to run sump pump water into the storm drain system by placing sump pump hoses out to the curb. At this time, the City is experiencing high volumes of water being pumped through the sewer system.

The City of Jamestown Municipal Code states as follows:
Sec. 30-36. – Draining rain, surface or ground water into sewers prohibited.
a) No person shall permit rain, surface or ground waters to be carried into the sewer system. Rain water leaders shall not be connected with or run into the sewer system.
(b) Drain tile, sump pumps or other systems designed to eliminate the accumulation of seepage or other ground waters shall not be connected with or run into the sewer system.
(Ord. No. 1080, 9-6-94)

Jamestown officials also announce that city wide sanitary sewer system flushing will begin on May 15, 2019 in the north side of the City and continue working towards the south side. When flushing is being done there is a possibility of a sewer smell to occur as traps may be emptied. Please run water down all areas that have a trap in your residence and/or businesses that may be affected.