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Inflow and Infiltration
Infiltration and inflow (I/I) of extraneous stormwater and groundwater to sanitary sewers can overwhelm the conveyance capacity of sewers and is a significant cause of system overflows. Sewer laterals, which connect buildings on private properties to sewer mains, are often a significant source of I/I.
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