Who is responsible for cleaning the service lateral?

The property owner is responsible for cleaning the sewer service line from the sewer main to the building. The City is responsible for cleaning the sewer main. If a water backup occurs, call the City and the sewer main will be checked to determine if the main is plugged. The City will do the required maintenance if the sewer main is plugged. During normal work hours call 681-3809. After normal working hours, on holidays and weekends call the Law Enforcement Center, 681-6161, to report a sewer backup. The City staff will be notified and come out to check the main.