What Does Drop Connection Manhole Mean?
A drop connection manhole is one that is positioned where a sudden drop in the elevation of pipelines occurs. The incoming pipe – the influent line – is higher than the outgoing pipe – the effluent pipe. The change in elevation of the pipelines may occur before the manhole (which is then known as an external drop connection manhole) or inside the manhole (which is then known as an internal drop connection manhole).