Sewer san diego county

Operation and maintenance of these facilities include well defined procedures, protocols, laboratory testing regiments and reporting. Management of these facilities includes reliance on certified treatment operators and sophisticated monitoring tools capable of remote notification of Wastewater Operators in the event of problems. The District owns and operates 3 wastewater treatment plants and 8 pump stations as listed below:. The property owner is responsible for the maintenance of that lateral from the property all the way to the connection with the sewer main.

This connection may be in the street, past the property line; on an easement; or in a canyon. Usually after clearing the lateral, a licensed plumber will assess the condition of the pipe by televising it. If the pipe has a break or a crack, the homeowner must repair the portion of pipe that lies between the house and the property line.

If the plumber finds a break in or collapse of the lateral beyond the property line, the licensed plumber should call the City's Sewer Emergency Line at to file a Plumber's Report. The City will investigate within 24 hours. If you are planning on buying a home, in addition to the Home Inspection specialist who will look at the property in question, it is a good idea to also get a report on the condition of the house's lateral connection by a licensed plumber. For an explanation of how the Sewer Service Charge is determined for single-family residential customers, please visit the Winter Monitoring Period information page.

For multi-family customers, the Sewer Service Charge is determined each month based upon a percentage of how much water is used. Sewer charges vary by customer class and have been developed to ensure that each class pays its proportionate share of operating, maintaining, repairing and upgrading the sewer system. If the portion of private lateral in need of repair is located within the public road, an Excavation Permit will be required from the County.

To avoid costly repairs and to protect public health and the environment, property owners should have their sewer laterals cleaned regularly. Ideally, a lateral should be professionally cleaned once a year to remove built up debris. Inspections using a small camera should be conducted by a licensed professional every three to five years to ensure pipe integrity.