Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-39
Sewage treatment and disposal
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All sewage and other water-carried wastes shall be discharged into a public sewage system. Individual site sewer connections shall be at least a four-inch diameter sewer riser pipe. The sewer connections shall consist of one pipeline only without branch fittings. All joints shall be water-tight and all materials used for sewer connections shall be corrosion resistant nonabsorbent and durable and installed in accordance with the state plumbing code. All sewage disposal piping shall be maintained to prevent back-flow and blockage. Sewage may not be allowed to flow or be deposited onto the surface of the ground. The sewer riser pipe shall be properly capped when a manufactured home does not occupy the site.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-39 establishes standards for how sewage and water-carried waste must be handled at manufactured home sites. All waste must flow into a public sewage system through a properly constructed connection — at least four inches in diameter, made of corrosion-resistant materials, and kept watertight and free of blockages. Surface discharge of sewage is prohibited, and when a site is unoccupied by a manufactured home, the sewer riser pipe must be capped.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities subject to Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-39 generally ensure that each site's sewer connection meets the minimum four-inch diameter requirement, uses a single pipeline without branch fittings, and is constructed from corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, durable materials installed in accordance with the state plumbing code. Compliant operators routinely inspect sewage disposal piping to prevent back-flow and blockage, confirm that no sewage is reaching the ground surface, and cap any riser pipe on a vacant site. Maintaining documentation of inspections and materials used can support ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-39, tenants in manufactured home communities have an interest in sewage infrastructure that is properly constructed, maintained, and free from back-flow, blockage, or surface discharge. If a tenant observes conditions such as sewage surfacing on the ground or evidence of faulty connections, they may consider reporting the issue to the relevant local code enforcement or housing authority in Hopkins. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing regulations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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