Preventative Measures you can take to practice good “Lateral Hygiene”
Periodically have your sewer lateral video inspected and cleaned.
Always notify the Water Quality Department prior to your lateral being cleaned so City crews can catch roots in the main line to prevent a sewer spill.
Repair or replace deteriorated or damaged lateral pipes as soon as possible.
Do not plant trees or large scrubs above sewer lateral lines.
Never pour grease down a drain. Let it cool down and dispose of in the trash.
Scrape food off your dishes into the trash before rinsing off into the sink.
Problems to Look for:
Drain back ups inside your house or business.
Wet or soggy ground in your yard.
Water leaking from cleanouts or outside drains.
Unusual odors or sewage smells in or around your home or business.
For more information about the City’s program please call Tracy Ingebrigtsen at (949) 497-0781 or download the guides below.
When you have your lateral inspected and cleaned, fill out the inspection report below for your property file.
