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Racine sump pump installation grants; how homeowners can apply

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  September 3, 2024 10:06am CDT
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Racine City Hall

The Brief

    • Racine is giving 100 homeowners up to $5,000 to install a new sump pump in their homes.
    • The goal of this effort is to prevent sanitary sewer system backup into homes.
    • Grant money for the sump pumps will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

RACINE, Wis. - The City of Racine announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3. it will give up to $5,000 to 100 homeowners in 2024 to install a new sump pump that will help keep their basement dry and help prevent the sanitary sewer system from getting overwhelmed during storms.

A news release says residents can apply now for the grants through the city website, or in-person at Racine City Hall. The grant money will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 100 property owners who are approved.

Officials said sump pumps installed under this program will replace foundation drains in older homes that send storm water directly into sanitary sewers. The pumps instead will channel water away from home foundations and onto the lawn.

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The utility set a long-term goal of installing 2,000 sump pumps in Racine by the end of 2031.

The Source

  • The City of Racine provided the information on the sump pump grants.