Who is responsible for a plugged-up sewer lateral?
If you are experiencing a plugged-up sewer lateral, the responsibility to get it taken care of falls on that of the homeowner. The sanitary sewer lateral is the pipe which connects the property to the main sanitary sewer in the street. The sewer main in the City street or public alley is maintained by the City, however, the lateral off of the main is the responsibility of the homeowner.
