Update

Jamestown  (CSi) The Jamestown  City Sewer Department would like to remind residents to run sump pump water into the storm drain system by placing sump pump hoses out to the curb.

As of Monday, the City of Jamestown is experiencing high volumes of water being pumped through the sewer system.

Residents in the valley and lower lying areas of the City should plug sewer drains in the basement level of homes and businesses.

The City of Jamestown Municipal Code states as follows:
Sec. 30-36. – Draining rain, surface or ground water into sewers prohibited.
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)