Customer vs SacSewer
Responsibility

When it comes to the sewer connection for our customers’ homes or businesses, it’s important to understand which part of the sewer system is a customer’s responsibility and which is SacSewer’s.

The below sewer maintenance diagram shows which part is maintained by the property owner and which is maintained by SacSewer.

Easement Configuration

SacSewer owns and maintains the lower lateral portion of the pipe that begins at some point in the sewer or public utility easement or public right-of-way.

This point varies from property to property but may be indicated by the location of SacSewer’s cleanout fixture installed near the public right-of-way (the cap will be marked “sewer”).

Experiencing a sewer emergency? Call us first!

Call us if you are unsure of where your sewer responsibility begins. We can help you identify the location of the upper lateral that you own and are responsible for keeping in good condition to prevent sewage overflows or backups into your home or structure. 

Customer Maintenance Tips

Learn helpful tips you can follow to help keep your part of the sewer system flowing freely.

SacSewer Maintenance Activities

Learn about typical maintenance activities SacSewer performs to ensure continual service for our customers.
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