A sewer clean out or lot line cleanout is a capped pipe which provides access to a sewer line, allowing people to clean out blockages in the sewer. In many regions, sewer clean outs can be found along the lateral sewer line, the sewer line which connects a home’s plumbing to the municipal plumbing.
Lateral clogs and the sewer clean out are the responsibility of the property owner. Larger sewer clean outs are also located at intervals along the municipal sewer line, so that water and sewer employees can clear blockages in the part of the sewer system which is the city’s responsibility.
Most home owners are concerned with the clean outs on their properties. Sewer clean outs are often situated near each home on a property, and at the property line, providing several points of access. It is a good idea to know where each one is located, and to keep the surrounding area clear so that the clean outs can be accessed in a hurry. When a blockage does arise, quick access can be critical to prevent overflow. In regions which are prone to snow, a sewer clean out may be located in a basement, so that it will be accessible in the winter months.
If you do not have a clean-out, the responsibility of a blockage falls on the homeowner for the entire length of the lateral line. If you do, the town or municipality will in most cases take responsibility between the cleanout and the main sewer line. This is a big cost savings in the event of a problem. Call Pride Plumbing to install your cleanout today!
