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Are improperly maintained sewer laterals a more severe problem during winter rains?

Yes. During wet weather, stormwater enters through cracks and breaks, allowing massive amounts of stormwater to enter the public sewer system, causing additional spills and overloading the wastewater treatment process. The result increases the threat to public health, requires costly upgrades to the public system, and has, at times, contaminated San Francisco Bay and its...

Who is responsible for sewer laterals?

Property owners are responsible for maintaining the entire length of the sewer lateral, including the portion that runs under the street.

Why is it important to properly maintain a sewer lateral?

As private laterals age, just as sewer mains do, they can develop leaks, become clogged by fats, oils and grease, and become cracked by roots. This situation leads to sewage spills and overflows, threatening public health and the environment. Defective sewer laterals affect us all.

What is a sewer lateral?

A sewer lateral, or side-sewer, is a privately-owned sewer pipeline connecting private property, such as a home or business, to the publicly-owned main sewer line, typically located in the middle of the street. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and repair the lateral.

Sewer Laterals

All side sewers within the boundaries of San Rafael Sanitation District must conform to the District's Standard Specifications. Laterals are the privately owned portion of the sewer pipe that connects your home to the public sewer main. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and repair the lateral. See District's Ordinance No. 54....

Street Sweeping & Leaf Vacuuming - November 5, 2016

On Saturday, November 5th, we'll be out roaming around! Areas of service will include: Gerstle Park - C & D St., Ross, Marin, and San Rafael Sun Valley - H St., Center, Harcourt Santa Margarita St. Dominican - Clyde, Elm, Belle, Palm and Olive We'll get to as many of the surrounding streets as we can, pending any...

Volunteer Spotlight: Rosa Amalia Garcia

Describe your volunteer activity with San Rafael? In 2004, I joined the Canal Youth & Families Council (CY&FC). I am the treasurer for this group of parents who meet monthly to plan activities and raise money for Canal Arts and other youth activities and holiday events at the Albert J. Boro Community Center. Canal Arts...

SRSD FY2013-14/2014-15 Budget

Service Area

San Rafael Sanitation District The San Rafael Sanitation District serves the Central San Rafael area, south from the top of Puerto Suello Hill and includes the unincorporated areas within this jurisdiction. The District has a crew of eight who maintains 32 pump stations, 13 miles of force main, and clean 132 miles of sewer pipelines....

Overgrown Vegetation in Public Right of Way

For information related to Overgrown Vegetation in Public Right of Way, contact Public Works at (415) 485-3355. Public Works: 415.485.3355 /contact-public-works/

What do I need to Submit for a Use Permit?

To apply for a Use Permit, complete an application package and submit it to the Planning Division during counter hours. The application package should include: The General Application Form filled out and signed by both the property owner and applicant. A written description of the business and how it will operate. (i.e.: Hours of operation, number of...

Transit Center Presentation

Outdoor Dining

For information on Outdoor Dining contact the Planning Division at (415)485-3355.

Polystyrene Foam Food Packaging

Contact Marin County Health Department at (415) 499-6907.

Animal Keeping (Non Emergency)

For non-emergency issues regarding Animal Keeping, contact the Code Enforcement Division or call (415) 485-3097

Smoking Ordinance

Contact Marin County Health Department Tobacco Program at (415) 473-3020

Tenant Rights

Contact Marin Legal Aid at (415) 492-0230

Tenant/Landlord Disputes

For Landlord/Tenant disputes contact either Marin Mediation Services at (415) 473-6495 or Legal Aid of Marin at (415) 492-0230. If you want to ask some quick questions, check out DoNotPay's free robot lawyer!

Restaurant Health/Permit Requirements