JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Sewer Department is reminding residents to run sump pump water into the storm drain system.

The city code section 30-36 states:

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)

“At this time, the City is experiencing high volumes of water being pumped through the sewer system,” they said in a release. “Run sump pump water into storm drain systems by placing sump pump hoses out to the curb.”

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

If you have questions, contact the city at 701-252-5900.