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Lateral Specifications for Homeowners
- The home owner shall notify the Wastewater Superintendent 24 hours before
starting project.
- The person doing the work shall have knowledge of local plumbing codes and
practices of installing sewer lines.
- Only SCH 40 pressure pipe and fittings will be allowed.
- The trench must be 18 to 24" wide to allow proper grading of pipe.
- Sand or rock (No larger than a number 8 rock) shall be used under and above the
pipe.
- 2" of sand or rock under the pipe for bedding.
- Install the new pipe and have the Wastewater employees inspect the work.
- A 12 gauge coated tracing wire shall be installed along side of the sewer pipe. The
end of the wire shall be brought to the surface and mounted next to the home
- At this time the Wastewater employee will inspect the pipe and record the
measurements and take a picture of the pipe. A record will be kept at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant of the location of your service
- After the inspection and approval, place 6" of sand or rock on top of your pipe and
use care as not to damage the pipe. You may now backfill with dirt to grade
- Please note if repairing existing or connecting into your existing service only
flexible fittings and couplers will be allowed. Again you must seek approval for
the materials as to not cause Inflow/Infiltration to enter into the sewer system
causing a sewer violation
- No gutter down spouts or ground water allowed into sewer system and you must
follow the approved methods set by the Town.
Responsibilities
Property Owners:
Owners shall be responsible from the house to the Town's curb, if no curb than to the Town's sewer easement or roadway.
Town:
The Town will be responsible from the sewer main to the curb or sewer easement or roadway.
Note:
Service sizes will be determined by the Wastewater Superintendent.
4" to 6" SCH 40 Pressure Pipe for Residential
6" to 8" SCH 40 Pressure Pipe for Commercial and Business
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Frequently Asked Questions of the Wastewater Management Department
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