Your Sanitary Sewer System and How to Help Maintain It
As a customer of South Arapahoe Sanitation District (SASD), you should understand the sanitary sewer system that serves your, how it is maintained and what to do in case you are having problems related to your sewer service.
SASD's System
SASD's sanitary sewer system is made up of over 99 miles of pope that is 8 to 27 inches in diameter. Sewer flows are conveyed through the various pipelines, including a major pipe, the Big Dry Creek Interceptor, to the Littleton / Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is why you receive your annual sanitary sewer service bill from the City of Englewood and why it is broken down into three charges: a South Arapahoe Sanitation District (system) charge, a Big Dry Creek Interceptor (conveyance) charge and a City of Englewood (treatment charge.
SASD's Maintenance Program
SASD's maintenance program is aggressive and systematic. All plastic lines are televised or cleaned every two years. The older lines, which are concrete or clay, are televised or cleaned almost every year. Lines are root sawed on an as-needed basis. The goal of the maintenance program is to keep the District's lines clear of materials that could cause backups into homes and businesses.
Sanitary Sewer Services
The sanitary sewer service from your building up to and including the tap connection into SASD's system is your responsibility. You must make sure your service line is maintained so that you do not experience a sewer backup into your home or business.
What You Can Do
In order to maintain an efficient sanitary sewer system and to avoid backups, you can help in the following ways:
- Do not pour grease, fats or oils down the drain. Grease that is poured down your drains can build up over time and cause sewer backups.
- Never flush disposable diapers, sanitary napkins or paper towels down the toilet. They do not deteriorate as quickly as bathroom tissue and can become lodged within the line.
- Keep your service free of roots from trees and shrubs, which may cause a break in your line or allow debris to backup in the line. If you suspect you have root intrusion:
- First, you should have your service line root sawed by a professional plumber.
- If problems still exist, the second step should be to have your service line visually inspected by a professional plumber or contractor in your area.
- Upon investigation of your service by visual inspection, you may find that hour problem is from sags due to settlement, broken pipe, separated joints, or deterioration. In the case, you may need to replace portions or all of your service line. Plastic pope is now generally used in all new construction of sewer services which resists root intrusion.
Contact Information
The contact information listed below is being provided to you in case you experience a problem with or have questions regarding your sanitary sewer service.
SASD Contact:
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
District Engineer
303-985-3636
Jodi Villa, P.E.
After Hours Emergency Contact:
Guildner Pipeline Maintenance
District Maintenance Contractor:
303-288-2020
Jerry Guildner
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