• Periodically have your sewer lateral video inspected and cleaned.
• Always notify the Water Quality Department prior to your lateral being cleaned so City crews can catch roots in the main line to prevent a sewer spill.
• Repair or replace deteriorated or damaged lateral pipes as soon as possible.
• Do not plant trees or large scrubs above sewer lateral lines.
• Never pour grease down a drain. Let it cool down and dispose of in the trash.
• Scrape food off your dishes into the trash before rinsing off into the sink.

• Drain back ups inside your house or business.
• Wet or soggy ground in your yard.
• Water leaking from cleanouts or outside drains.
• Unusual odors or sewage smells in or around your home or business.
• For more information about the City’s program please call Will Holoman at (949) 497-0781 or download the guides below.

When you have your lateral inspected and cleaned, fill out the inspection report below for your property file.