Our infrastructure works a bit differently compared to a traditional sewer system.

In low-pressure systems, wastewater is moved through pipes as small as 2" using a combination of gravity and pressure generated by a grinder pump.

Firstly, the grinder pumps used in low-pressure systems are designed to handle specific types of waste, mainly liquid waste, human sewage, and toilet paper. When you introduce food waste from a garbage disposal, it puts extra strain on the pump and can cause premature wear and tear, more frequent maintenance needs, and even system failures. As a reminder, Roamingwood Sewer & Water owns, operates, and maintains the grinder pump at the end of your driveway.  If you have a grinder pump in your home, it is the homeowner’s responsibility.

Secondly, the particles produced by garbage disposals can still be relatively large for the smaller pipes in said system. This means there's a higher risk of clogging and blockages, which can lead to backups and costly repairs.

For these reasons, we can’t allow potentially thousands of homes to use these at the same time.

Here is a link to our Rules & Regulations prohibiting such activity:

https://www.roamingwood.com/docs/pdf/rulesregs/RSWA_RulesRegs_2020-06.pdf

Page 12, section D10, line D for prohibited waste “Containing any ground or unground garbage; (garbage disposal)”