Private Sewer Lateral Regulations and Replacement Program

Preventing the discharge of untreated wastewater into the environment through leaky or unsound sewer lines protects the public health, safety, and welfare of our community. For this reason, Ironhouse Sanitary District requires timely inspections, maintenance, repair, and replacement of private sewer laterals. 

The property owner is responsible for maintaining the sewer lateral, which connects their property’s sewer pipes to the public sewers. The property owner is also responsible for complying with all District ordinances relating to the discharge of sewage. 

It is the responsibility of all property owners to maintain their private sewers in a manner that prevents sewer overflows or spills. Any sewer overflows or spills, cleanup, and damage are the responsibility of the property owner. Click here for answers to sewer lateral program Frequently Asked Questions. 

A permit from Ironhouse Sanitary District is required to construct a private sewer lateral or private main sewer, or make a connection to the public sewer. All plans for work on private sewers, prepared by a California Civil Engineer, must be supplied to the District’s engineer for review prior to commencement of all work. The District shall require the inspections of any project it deems necessary. For more information about obtaining permits from Ironhouse, please click here.