Is it okay for my roof downspouts to connect to the sanitary sewer?

No.  Roof downspouts, like sump pump lines should drain to the yard - away from the foundation - or to the street.  During a 1" rainfall event, an average sized roof can produce five times as much runoff water as a family of four would use in a day.

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1. What is the difference between inflow and infiltration?
2. Why is it bad for rainwater to get in the sanitary sewers?
3. Can my sump pump be connected to the sanitary sewer?
4. Is it okay for my roof downspouts to connect to the sanitary sewer?
5. What can I do as a homeowner to help reduce I & I?
6. What is the Town doing to reduce I & I?