Horace officials ask community to divert sump pumps

(Horace, ND) -- Officials with Horace Public Works are asking residents in the city to divert their sump pumps to drain outside.

The City says an unusually high amount of rainfall is placing a strain on the lift stations, and diverting the sump pumps will help prevent the stations from backing up.

"Please do NOT discharge your sump pump into city sewer," a message on the City's Facebook page said.

The City requests the pumps drain outside through at least 5 p.m. Wednesday night.