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To alleviate this nuisance in homes and in city streets,residents are encouraged to <br /> call and schedule an appointment for a downspout disconnection. After a resident makes <br /> an appointment, the City will send a two-person crew to disconnect the downspouts, cap <br /> the entry pipe to the sewer, and redirect the downspout to release water into the yard. <br /> This water is then naturally absorbed into the ground. <br /> The Downspout Disconnection Program is a partnership between the City and the <br /> community and is part of the City's Clean River Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative. <br /> Working together, we can eliminate backups and overflows. By taking action today, <br /> residents can avoid sewer sanitation problems. Residents are encouraged to call the <br /> Division of Engineering at (574) 235-9251 to schedule a free disconnection, or you may <br /> complete an application online by going to the City's Engineering page at <br /> www.SouthBendIN.gov. <br /> -30- <br />