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| What is a sewage backflow device? Top of Page |
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A sewage backflow prevention device prevents sewage from flowing backwards from the public sewer into a home or business. As a condition for connection to the District sewer main, a sewage backflow prevention device is required for properties that have plumbing lower than the public sewer system. If the sewage backflow prevention device has not been maintained, has been damaged or buried, sewage from the District sewer main could flow backwards into a home or business. Call a plumber or the District if you cannot locate or are not confident that your sewage backflow prevention device is in good working condition. If you are not sure you need a sewage backflow prevention device, check the lower left hand corner of your sewer permit or call the District. |
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| When is a private sewage pump required? Top of Page |
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A private sewage pump is required in all new building construction and major remodeling where the lowest floor, with plumbing fixtures, is less than one foot above the rim elevation of the nearest upstream manhole. Prior to obtaining a building permit the owner must provide the district with a certificate sealed by a Registered Engineer fixing the lowest finished floor elevation to the rim of the nearest upstream manhole. In addition, a standard gravity sewer lateral is required for connection to the District main and there should be an air gap and a cleanout at the point of connection. Installation, maintenance and repair costs associated with a private sewage pump are the responsibility of the property owner. |
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| Who is responsible for the maintenance and repair of sewer laterals and cleanouts? Top of Page |
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The District provides maintenance and repair of street sewer laterals within the public right of way provided there is an accessible and serviceable cleanout at the Property Line. Maintenance and repair of the private house sewer lateral, cleanout and point-of-connection to the District lateral are the responsibility of the property owner. |
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| Why is video inspection of sewer lateral connections required for new construction and major remodeling? Top of Page |
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Video inspection of the sewer lateral is required for new structure construction and major remodeling to verify that the sewer lateral is in good working condition. When connecting to an existing lateral, two video inspections are required, one at the beginning of construction to determine the condition of the existing lateral, a second video inspection is required to observe the new lateral connection for compliance with District requirements. |
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| Who do I call when my sewer backs up? Top of Page |
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CALL THE DISTRICT FIRST for sewer backups in your house or
yard. Tell the person who answers the phone that you are calling
to report a sewer backup. Your call will be transferred to a
District inspector who will determine whether the blockage is in
the private house lateral or the street lateral. The District
provides maintenance and repair of sewer laterals within the
public right of way provided there is an accessible and
serviceable cleanout at or near the property line. Maintenance
and repair of the house sewer lateral, point of connection, and
the cleanout are the responsibility of the property owner. Our
phone number is (408) 255-2137. |