project into a sewer lateral in your yard or directly down a manhole. While it saves them a little money, it ends up costing LWD and potentially our customers a whole lot more.
Proper disposal involves dewatering the concrete slurry and taking the hardened concrete remnants to a landfill or recycling facility for reuse as aggregate. Contractors can rent proper disposal equipment for less than one thousand dollars. Fixing one blocked pipe costs LWD, and ultimately our ratepayers, thousands of dollars in man-hours, equipment, fuel, and materials.
From the Sinks to the Streets!
Laterals connect your home to the sewer system. Even though you’ re responsible for their care, we want to be sure you don’ t ever have a backup in your house. If your lateral is damaged, we offer up to a 50 % match( maximum of $ 3,000) for repairs through the LWD Lateral Grants program. Apply now at www. lwwd. org under the Customers Tab!
Below: Pile of hardened pool plaster and a tangle of roots cleared from LWD’ s sewer lines over the last 6 months.
No Wipes Down the Pipes
Please help combat this problem and prevent potential spills or a backup into your home by ensuring your pool contractor properly disposes of their construction waste.
We’ re excited to report that our Field Services team continues to see a significant reduction in the number of wet wipes in our system. However, we can’ t rest easy until we eliminate ALL wet wipes from the sewer system! They get caught up in the pumps, in screens and wet wells at our pump stations, and on roots, cracks, or other obstructions in lateral lines and our pipelines. They can also accumulate Fats, Oils, and Grease( FOG), and other debris that is improperly poured down the drain. Any of this could cause a spill. So if you like clean beaches, low and consistent rates, and clean neighborhoods, please remember to do your part and use a trash can!
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