Door-to-Door Inspection Program - Prohibited Connections

Working with consultants from Weston & Sampson, the Town has developed a Door-to-Door Inspection Program of all properties within the following designated project area in response to a number of reported instances where property owners have experienced a backup of sewage into their homes, on their properties, and along nearby roadways.

Project Area Overview

Includes 1600 properties in and around the Manor Neighborhood area, from:

  • south to Vincent Road;
  • west to Ledgewood Road and Stoughton Road;
  • north to the MBTA Commuter Rail Line (near Cedar Street); and
  • east to the Boston/Dedham line.

While the Town is continuing its Inflow/Infiltration Program to identify and address (remove) the sources of clean water that enter the sanitary sewer system from public properties, the next step is to identify possible sources from privately owned parcels through prohibited connections, such as sump pumps and exterior roof drains.

Video Demonstration of Inspection

The team from Weston & Sampson recorded an inspection conducted at a residential property within the study area in Dedham to show what a typical inspection will include and how long it is expected to take.

Note: This video was recorded with permission from the property owner.


Working with consultants from Weston & Sampson, the Town has developed a Door-to-Door Inspection Program of all properties within the following designated project area in response to a number of reported instances where property owners have experienced a backup of sewage into their homes, on their properties, and along nearby roadways.

Project Area Overview

Includes 1600 properties in and around the Manor Neighborhood area, from:

  • south to Vincent Road;
  • west to Ledgewood Road and Stoughton Road;
  • north to the MBTA Commuter Rail Line (near Cedar Street); and
  • east to the Boston/Dedham line.

While the Town is continuing its Inflow/Infiltration Program to identify and address (remove) the sources of clean water that enter the sanitary sewer system from public properties, the next step is to identify possible sources from privately owned parcels through prohibited connections, such as sump pumps and exterior roof drains.

Video Demonstration of Inspection

The team from Weston & Sampson recorded an inspection conducted at a residential property within the study area in Dedham to show what a typical inspection will include and how long it is expected to take.

Note: This video was recorded with permission from the property owner.


  • Project Update - October 24, 2025

    Please use the following links to access the report and presentation slides as shared with the Select Board at its October 23 public meeting:

  • Inspections Begin July 15, 2024

    Inspections will begin on Monday, July 15, at the 1600 properties previously identified within the project area (located within the Manor Neighborhood, and portions of the Oakdale and Greenlodge neighborhoods).

    Inspectors will be working in one subarea at a time and property owners within each subarea will receive a letter and additional documentation in the mail one week prior to when inspectors plan to be in their area.

    Please Note:

    • If your property IS located within the project area and you have not yet received a letter, it is because inspectors have not yet reached your subarea. Please keep an eye out for a future letter and information.
    • If your property IS NOT located within the project area, you will not receive a letter or additional documentation in the mail.

    Each inspection will be conducted door-to-door and inspectors will be wearing proper identification issued by the Dedham Police Department. If you are not home at the time of their visit, information will be left behind about how to schedule an inspection at a later date and time.

  • June 18, 2024 Update

    Proposed Door-to-Door Inspection Program approved to move forward and the regulations have been finalized. Please use this link to review and download a PDF copy, available on the Town website.

  • June 12, 2024 Update

    • Presentation to the Select Board on June 13 with updates and overview of the proposed program and next steps. Select Board expected to vote to move project forward. Final approval by Town Manager (Sewer Commissioner.)
    • Hosted Public Information Session at Dedham Middle School (and on Dedham TV) on May 28 with property owners within the project area and members of the public.


  • May 28, 2024 Update

    • Town partnered with Weston & Sampson to host a Public Information Session at Dedham Middle School (and on Dedham TV) with property owners within the project area and members of the public.
    • Project has not been finalized or approved as of this event.

    Please use this link to watch the recording of the May 28 Public Information Session, hosted at the Dedham Middle School. (Recording provided by Dedham TV.)

Page last updated: 04 Dec 2025, 09:22 AM