Sewer Lateral Program

Program Guidelines

  1. After a failed attempt to open the sewer lateral by rotary cutter, the property owner should contact a company to camera their sewer lateral line. 
  2. After review of the video, the City will determine eligibility for the Sewer Lateral Repair Program. 
  3. If eligible, cost of the camera work is reimbursed at 90% to the property owner. The property owner shall be responsible for the remaining 10%. 
  4. If eligible, the City will pay 90% of the lowest bid for the corrective sewer lateral repair work, less $30 for the excavation permit, to the Contractor selected by the property owner. The property owner shall be responsible for the remaining 10%. If the low bid Contractor is not selected, the property owner shall be responsible for the additional cost. 
  5. The Sewer Lateral Program includes repair or replacement of the defective portion of the sewer lateral line, filling the trench, and seed and straw. Right-of-way public sidewalk and street replacement is covered when required. 
  6. The Sewer Lateral Program does not cover restoration to landscaping, pavement or other work requested by the property owner. 
  7. The Sewer Lateral Program does not cover sewer lateral line maintenance (root blockage/infiltration, grease buildup, etc.). 
  8. The maximum City contribution shall be $7,500.00. 
  9. Property owners who are delinquent in paying the City sewer lateral fee will not be allowed to participate in the Sewer Lateral Repair Program until all delinquent fees and/or penalties are paid.

Property Owner Submission Requirements

  1. Video of camera investigation of sewer lateral line 
  2. Paid invoice for camera of sewer lateral line 
  3. Three (3) written bids from St. Louis County licensed plumbers/drain layers to repair or replace the failed portion of the sewer lateral line 
  4. History of sewer lateral problems, if any 
  5. Completed and signed Sewer Lateral Program application  

For further information on the City’s Sewer Lateral Program, please contact Nikki Miller, Project Development Coordinator, at mmmiller@hazelwoodmo.org or (314) 513-5031.

Documents

  1. Sewer Lateral Program Application (PDF)