Sanitary Sewers
Properties connect to the sanitary sewer collection system through a pipe known as the sanitary sewer lateral (private laterals). Property owners are responsible for the installation and maintenance of their private lateral. The homeowner's private lateral is the entire line from the building connection to the tap into the sanitary sewer main line. Sanitary sewer main lines are commonly located in the utility right of way or in property easements. On rare occasions, the high pressure cleaning process can create a surge of air bubbles that travel into private laterals, causing water in toilets to gurgle or even splash out of the bowl. Additionally, the cleaning process may cause an odor in a home which will fade once the cleaning process is complete. If you see our crews working on the sanitary sewer lines in your area, we recommend that you make sure all toilet seats and lids are down as a precaution.