Glasgow Surface Water Connections ordinance (§ 700.390)
Chapter 700: Water and Sewer · Article IV. Sewer Regulations
In short: You may not connect roof downspouts, exterior foundation drains, areaway drains, or other sources of surface runoff or groundwater to a building sewer or drain that connects, directly or indirectly, to the public sanitary sewer.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
No person shall make connection of roof downspouts, exterior foundation drains, areaway drains, or other sources of surface runoff or groundwater to a building sewer or building drain which in turn is connected directly or indirectly to a public sanitary sewer.
Official source: City of Glasgow official Code of Ordinances (online), § 700.390
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.