Keeping the Sharks Out of Your Laterals: Fearless Private Lateral Rehabilitation

F. Paul Calamita

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Keeping the Sharks Out of Your Laterals: Fearless Private Lateral Rehabilitation

Abstract

This paper provides a general discussion of the significance of inflow and infiltration (I/I) into sewer systems through private sewer laterals. It then discusses the general legal requirements for sewer utilities to control I/I, including I/I from private sources. The paper goes on to discuss many of the key legal issues that utilities should consider when they seek to address I/I from private laterals. The paper concludes by highlighting private lateral programs from representative cities nationwide.

This paper provides a general discussion of the significance of inflow and infiltration (I/I) into sewer systems through private sewer laterals. It then discusses the general legal requirements for sewer utilities to control I/I, including I/I from private sources. The paper goes on to discuss many of the key legal issues that utilities should consider when they seek to address I/I from private...

Author(s)

F. Paul Calamita

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectSession 5: Taking the Fear Out of Private Property Rehabilitation

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Jan, 2008

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20080101)2008:5L.301;1-

DOI10.2175/193864708788812992

Volume / Issue2008 / 5

Content sourceCollection Systems Conference