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WASTE FROM
TOILE TS AND DRAINS
GOES INTO THE
SERVICE LATERAL.
CLEANOUTS ALLOW ACCESS TO
INSPEC T, CLEAR BLOCKAGES, AND
DO OTHER MAINTENANCE ON THE
SERVICE LATERAL. A SECURE CAP KEEPS
RAIN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM GE T TING
INTO THE SERVICE LATERAL AND SEWER
ODORS FROM ESCAPING OUT.
CARY ASSUMES
RESPONSIBILIT Y FOR
THE SERVICE LATERAL
BELOW THE T CONNEC TION.
THE PORTION OF THE SERVICE
LATERAL FROM THE HOME
TO THE T CONNEC TION IS
THE RESPONSIBILIT Y OF
THE PROPERT Y OWNER.
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U N D E R STA N D I N G
S E W E R L AT E R A L S
Sewer lateral stoppages can be
caused by roots, grease, sanitary
wipes, and other debris inside the
pipe. Refer to Community Support on
page 9 for tips on how to keep grease
and debris out of the sewer lateral.
