What is a side sewer?
The side sewer, also known as a lateral sewer, carries waste from your home toilets and drains to the City’s main sewer line, where it continues to the wastewater treatment plant. Most homeowners experience sewer problems in the side sewer line, which they are responsible for maintaining and repairing. See a side sewer diagram to better understand how your side sewer connects to the City’s main sewer line.