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shader
Sep 4, 2006, 04:21 PM
Are there any code restrictions on draining AC condensate and humidifier run off? Generally, I see the drain pipe run to floor drain which is connected to the city sewer. In my case the floor drain is on the other side of the basement so I ran the drain to the sump pump which obviously pumps to the outside. Several people told me the runoff contains contaminates and should only be drained down the sewer, others say it’s not a problem. No one could tell me what these supposed contaminates are. :confused:

speedball1
Sep 4, 2006, 04:59 PM
Ya lucked out Shader!

While AC condensate contains no contaminates it is against the law to drain, storm water run off, sump pump discharge, water softener dscharge and AC condensate in a public sewer. The reason being that the utilities company will have to process the water just the same as if it were sewage. It puts a strain on the system if everybody would discharge clean water into the sewer system.
You did the correct thing by discharging it into the sump. Regards, Tom