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City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Mini-Storm Sewer/Storm Lateral Program
Many residential property owners discharge their sump pump hoses to the public sidewalk or into the
backyard. This can cause unsafe icing issues on the sidewalk or standing water in the backyard if the
hose runs regularly. A way to solve the problem if this occurs at your property is to sign up for the
Mini-Storm Sewer Program. Information outlining the details of the program can be found in the
Mini-Storm Sewer Program Informational Sheet.
If you are a residential property owner, and would like have a storm sewer lateral installed at your
property, please complete and return the Mini-Storm Sewer Program Informational Sheet to the
Engineering Division of the City of Oshkosh Department of Public Works. The cost assessed to the
property for installing a storm lateral is outlined in the Policy for Special Assessments on file with the
Department of Public Works.
Under the ground surface, there is a series of
storm sewer piping that will drain storm water
away from your property. A 6” lateral is
installed from the storm sewer in the road to
your property for you to connect to directly, or
you can have this storm lateral inlet installed.
If you have a storm lateral inlet installed, this
open grate will be visible in the grassed area on
your property behind the sidewalk. You can
direct your sump pump hose and any
downspouts to this drain. This will help
prevent water from going onto the sidewalk
and icing over during the winter months.