Sewer Building Standards

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Helpful information when connecting to the LRSD

Typical Service Connection Profile:

Below are a few things you will need to know about connecting your new home or rebuild home to the Lakeland Regional Sewer District’s sewer works.

  • The sewer district collection system is a low-pressure system.
  • The district low-pressure system is a series of connected grinder station that moves the sewage to main lift stations under low pressure then sends it to the wastewater plant for treatment.
  • To make your connection to the district sewer works the sewer building standards must be followed for all connections.
    • First connection type is your Building Sanitary Drain – This is a gravity pipe line that comes from the house plumping and connects to your Grinder Station.
    • Second connection type is your Low-Pressure Sewer Lateral – It connects the grinder station to the low-pressure tapping valve.
    • Third connection is the Low-Pressure Tapping Valve – it connects to the district’s low-pressure main line.
  • For more information on Connection Requirements, Technical Specifications, Inspection / Acceptance & Drawing Detail. Please review the LRSD New Construction Development Standards Manual.
    • You can also pick up a copy at the administration office 7:30am to 3:30pm M-F, located at 5002 E 100 N Warsaw IN. 46582.