While BWSC is responsible for maintaining its sewer main located in a public way, property owners are responsible for all expenses resulting from maintenance and repair of their property's entire lateral from inside the property's basement to BWSC's sewer main in the street. The property owner is also responsible for expenses incurred in determining or relieving the cause of any blockage in the entire sewer lateral from the building foundation to the connection to the BWSC line.

维护 of the sewer lateral includes cleaning out debris, 清除油脂, 切根, and any other procedures used to keep the entire length of the sewer lateral clear and functional.

Repair of the sewer lateral includes removing blockages, 损坏管道的衬里, 更换塌管, 或者修复任何漏洞.

If the plumber or drain cleaner is unable to clear a blockage or if the pipe is 倒塌 或泄漏, the property owner may be eligible to participate in the Sewer Lateral Financial 援助 Program.

这个项目

To help homeowners ensure the proper operation of a building's sewer lateral, BWSC may provide a one-time grant (up to a maximum reimbursement of either $8,一个8英寸的继电器需要6美元,000 for a full lateral line) to property owners who meet the eligibility criteria. A property is eligible only once every 10 years for the Sewer Lateral Financial 援助 Program 

资格

A property owner is eligible to participate in the program if all of the following conditions are met:

  • The sewer lateral is blocked, 倒塌, 或泄漏
  • The condition is verified by BWSC
  • The BWSC account for the property is current
  • Three estimates are obtained from contractors licensed and bonded by BWSC (see below)
  • The building has not participated in the program in the last 10 years
  • The property owner has received confirmation of eligibility for the Sewer Lateral Financial 援助 Program from BWSC and complies with all program guidelines

 

BWSC Bonded Contractor List Sewer Lateral

的指导方针

The following is a list of guidelines to assist property owners when applying for the program.

If You Have a Blocked or Collapsed Lateral:

  • When a blockage or collapse occurs, the property owner hires a licensed and bonded contractor to attempt to clear the blockage
  • If the licensed and bonded contractor hired is unable to clear the blockage, the property owner needs to arrange a meeting between the contractor and BWSC to verify the blockage or collapse by calling Operations at 617-989-7900 to schedule a lateral inspection appointment
  • If the contractor clears the line through power rodding or snaking, the property owner is responsible for all expenses incurred in clearing the blockage
  • If the contractor is unable to clear the blockage, and BWSC verifies the condition and property owner's eligibility, the property owner may participate in the program

 

BWSC Bonded Contractor List Sewer Lateral

 

如果侧边漏水:

  • When a leaking lateral is identified, the property owner will receive a letter from BWSC
  • If the property owner receives a letter, please contact Engineering Planning at 617-989-7433

How to Participate in the Program

基于侧面的缺陷, 业主可以维修, 取代, or reline the sewer lateral to correct the condition:

  • The property owner signs a BWSC waiver agreement and obtains written repair estimates from three BWSC licensed and bonded contractors 
  • BWSC provides authorization to the property owner to proceed with the repair work
  • 一旦所有的工作完成, BWSC will inspect and confirm that the lateral is no longer blocked, 倒塌, 或泄漏
  • The property owner is responsible for paying the contractor in full
  • A check in the amount not to exceed the authorized $8,000.00 or $6,000 will then be issued to the property owner within 2 - 3 weeks
  • All work must be completed within 30 days of the determination of eligibility, unless an extension is approved by BWSC

咨询

A partial repair made to the sewer lateral can reestablish flow in the pipe but will not necessarily eliminate leaks occurring along a different length of the pipe and/or prevent any future breaks in the non-repaired portion of the lateral. As homeowners are responsible for both maintaining flow in and preventing leaks from their sewer lateral, and as grants provide only one-time assistance, owners who are approved for repairs requiring excavation are encouraged to use the grant toward replacing and/or relining the entire sewer lateral from the building foundation to the connection to BWSC's line.

额外的资源

If you think you qualify for the Sewer Lateral Financial 援助 Program, 请联络营运处 617-989-7900.


Sewer Lateral Financial 援助 Program Brochure