Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs Residential Sewer Lateral Maintenance Program Analysis Prepared for: City of Milwaukee, Department of Administration, Budget and Management Division May 7, 2010 By: Caroline Ellerkamp, Erin Fifield, Amy Klusmeier, Julie K. Ruder, and Erik R. Viel
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Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs
Residential Sewer Lateral Maintenance Program Analysis
Prepared for:City of Milwaukee, Department of Administration,
Budget and Management Division
May 7, 2010
By:Caroline Ellerkamp, Erin Fifield, Amy Klusmeier, Julie K. Ruder,
and Erik R. Viel
Outline
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IntroductionBackground & Research ApproachResearch Findings & Program GoalsProgram AlternativesRecommendationMMSD Private Property I/I Reduction Program
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Introduction
Why Laterals? Sanitary System Overflows Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Environment and Public
Health Violations of State &
Federal Regulation
Sewer Laterals - Milwaukee
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Sewer Lateral Failure
Caused by a range of factors
Difficult to identify
Cost of Maintenance Inspection: $300 Repair: $5,000 +
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Which program should the city of Milwaukee implement to encourage residential property owners to maintain private property sanitary
sewer laterals?
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Research Question
Background
Milwaukee’s sewer system Private sewer laterals: 250,000 Residential laterals: 171,100 Laterals in need of repair: ?
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Background
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Monitors tributary sewer flows Can fine municipalities for high levels of I/I Issued Milwaukee an unofficial warning for I/I
violations Established a Private Property I/I Reduction Program
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Research Approach
Phase One: 78 Municipalities
44 Responded; 24 Lateral Maintenance Programs
56% Response Rate
Comprehensive Literature and Internet Research
Phase Two: 13 Municipalities
Research Findings
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13 cities, representing different program types In-depth understanding & innovative practices
Grant Insurance Loan Combination
Atlanta, GAFort Worth, TXRacine, WIMadison, WI
Davenport, IAFlorissant, MOPittsburgh, PA
St. Paul, MN Bryan, TX (Grant, Assessment)Knoxville, TN (Inspection, Loan)Pacifica, CA (Inspection, Grant)Plano, TX (Grant, CDBG)San Mateo, CA (Grant, Loan)
Research Findings
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• Funding Mechanism• Eligibility and Assistance Criteria• Implementation Strategy
Three Program Components
Program Goals
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Affordability
Political Feasibility
Effectiveness
Program Alternatives
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• Status Quo• Alternative 1: Insurance Program• Alternative 2: Loan Program