Email: PublicWorks
@ci.riverside.ca.us

Divisions:

Administration
  (951) 826-5341

Engineering
  (951) 826-5341

Code Compliance
  (951) 826-5633

Sewerage Systems
  (951) 351-6140

Solid Waste
  (951) 826-5311

Street Services
  (951) 826-5311

Traffic Engineering
  (951) 826-5366

PLUMBING AND SEWER MAINTENANCE

For Maintenance of Household Plumbing and Sewer Lateral Maintenance and Repairs

Did you know that all household plumbing is attached to a MAIN LATERAL LINE? This line carries the waste from your house to the City's sewer line. Care and maintenance of the house lateral line is the responsibility of the resident. When this line becomes plugged, call a plumber for maintenance and repair.

Preventative maintenance for household plumbing IS ESSENTIAL to keep household waste flowing. Regular maintenance products (Drain-O, Liquid Plumber, etc.) are available and should be used ON A REGULAR BASIS to avoid build up of soap scum, hair and grease in your traps. NEVER pour kitchen grease down the drain. Put it in a container and dispose of it in the trash.

 
CITY RESPONSIBILITY

The large manholes in the street belong to the City. The City inspects, cleans, maintains and repairs these lines. All sewage is carried by these lines to the WATER RECLAMATION PLANT for treatment and recycling to the Santa Ana River.

THE PROBLEM WITH TREE ROOTS

If properly installed, your household lateral line will not allow intrusion of tree roots. Occasionally, a line is installed improperly or, due to age, the joints in the lateral fail. This allows thirsty roots to seek water and nourishment from your lateral line. If the line isn't inspected and maintained properly, the roots will block the flow from your house and cause back up of the drains. This could cause flooding damage.

REMEMBER: PREVENTION IS THE ANSWER!

Prevent household sewer system mishaps! Regular maintenance, no kitchen grease down the drains and periodic inspections by a licensed plumber.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CARE OF YOUR LATERAL, CALL THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT AT (951) 351-6140.

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