Sewer Regulators

05/15/26

“How can we release water into outfalls during combined sewer overflows?”

Combined sewers take in both storm and sanitary connections. However, when there is a combined sewer overflow event, some water must be released into outfalls. This can be accomplished with Sewer Regulators, pipes to outfalls that activate when the stormflow becomes large enough. Sewerage would back up without regulators, making them a critical component in combined sewer systems. 

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