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Budget Documents Financial Statements Sanitation District Financial Reserves Policy In June 2015, the Board of Directors designated amounts to be provided as reserves for capital improvement projects and adopted a policy requiring transfers, commencing in 2015-16, to separate reserve accounts to provide funding required to pay for planned capital improvement projects. Transfers are based on...

How can I avoid having sewer lateral problems?

The simple answer is not to put anything down the drain or in the toilet that could cause problems. This includes: fats, oils and grease, medications, wipes and hazardous liquids. Fats, oils and grease clog sewer lines, and medications and hazardous liquids pose challenges for the sewage treatment process. Also, never connect any storm drain...

Are improperly maintained sewer laterals a more severe problem during winter rains?

Yes. During wet weather, stormwater enters through cracks and breaks, allowing massive amounts of stormwater to enter the public sewer system, causing additional spills and overloading the wastewater treatment process. The result increases the threat to public health, requires costly upgrades to the public system, and has, at times, contaminated San Francisco Bay and its...

Who is responsible for sewer laterals?

Property owners are responsible for maintaining the entire length of the sewer lateral, including the portion that runs under the street.

Why is it important to properly maintain a sewer lateral?

As private laterals age, just as sewer mains do, they can develop leaks, become clogged by fats, oils and grease, and become cracked by roots. This situation leads to sewage spills and overflows, threatening public health and the environment. Defective sewer laterals affect us all.

What is a sewer lateral?

A sewer lateral, or side-sewer, is a privately-owned sewer pipeline connecting private property, such as a home or business, to the publicly-owned main sewer line, typically located in the middle of the street. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and repair the lateral.

Sewer Laterals

All side sewers within the boundaries of San Rafael Sanitation District must conform to the District's Standard Specifications. Laterals are the privately owned portion of the sewer pipe that connects your home to the public sewer main. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and repair the lateral. See District's Ordinance No. 54....

SRSD FY2013-14/2014-15 Budget

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San Rafael Sanitation District The San Rafael Sanitation District serves the Central San Rafael area, south from the top of Puerto Suello Hill and includes the unincorporated areas within this jurisdiction. The District has a crew of eight who maintains 32 pump stations, 13 miles of force main, and clean 132 miles of sewer pipelines....

Overgrown Vegetation in Public Right of Way

For information related to Overgrown Vegetation in Public Right of Way, contact Public Works at (415) 485-3355. Public Works: 415.485.3355 /contact-public-works/

What do I need to Submit for a Use Permit?

To apply for a Use Permit, complete an application package and submit it to the Planning Division during counter hours. The application package should include: The General Application Form filled out and signed by both the property owner and applicant. A written description of the business and how it will operate. (i.e.: Hours of operation, number of...

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