Storm water entering a leaking sewer lateral at your home can contribute to pollution. Storm water enters the sanitary sewer system through laterals, overwhelming wastewater treatment plants resulting in partially treated sewage entering the bay. You can do your part by ensuring your lateral works properly.
The Town of Hillsborough has introduced two programs to help residents from polluting the San Francisco Bay.
The Town of Hillsborough is offering free video inspection of sewer laterals to residents. Inspections will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be performed by Town-approved contractors.
All videos will be reviewed by the City Engineer. Residents should be advised that if a video inspection reveals root intrusion, damage to the pipe structure or other structural deficiencies, the City Engineer can order the replacement of the lateral within one year.
Sewer Rehabilitation Reimbursements up to $500 will also be offered to residents who replace the full length of their sewer laterals with High Density Poly-ethylene (HDPE) pipe or other seamless liners. Residents can select a plumber and apply for the reimbursement after the work is performed.
Residents can participate in one or both programs. Seperate applications are required for the programs.
Application for both programs are available at: Town Hall or Via the following links:
This program has been implemented as part of a Supplemental Enviornmental Program ordered by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Region 2) as part of Cease and Desist Order R2-2009-0020 which prescribes measures needed to avoid sanitary sewer overflows from the Town of Hillsborough's sewer system.
Informative Video About Sewer Laterals and Inflow and Infiltration Residents interested in understanding the issue of inflow and infiltration further can watch a well made YouTube video produced by Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority (Delcora) at http://www.youtube.com/delcora1
The Town of Hillsborough1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 (650) 375-7400
