Sanitary Sewer Maintenance
The City's Sanitary Sewer Program maintains nearly 275 miles of sanitary sewer collection system pipeline and 11 Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations. The effective maintenance of the infrastructure contributes to a clean, safe and sanitary environment for residents, businesses, and visitors to the City, and overall health of the region.
Effective management of a collection system includes:
- Minimizing the number and impact of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs);
- Providing adequate sewer capacity to convey peak flows, and
- Maintaining and improving the condition of the collection system infrastructure to provide reliable service into the future.
The sanitary sewer overflow records are maintained in accordance with State of California Water Resources Control Board, GWDR Order 2022-0103-DWQ
Have a Sewer Problem?
Give Us a Call!
Does the sanitary sewer line from your home not seem to be working properly? If it's during normal business hours, please call 831-758-7103. If it's after 5pm, a weekend or Holiday, please call 911.
For more information see the attached "Have a Sewer Problem?" handout.
Have A Sewer Problem?(PDF, 257KB)
Need to File a Claim for a Sewer Incident?
In the event the property owner / occupant feels that the City is responsible for personal injury or property damage a "Claim for Damages to Person or Property(PDF, 273KB) " form must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the City Clerk's Office.
Claim For Damages(PDF, 273KB)
What is the FOG Program?
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) enter the sanitary through sinks, floor drains, dishwashers, and other kitchen equipment plumbed to the sanitary sewer. FOG and solid food waste entering your drains may cause blockages in either your plumbing or the sanitary sewer lines by building up along the walls of pipes. This can lead to sanitary sewer overflow inside your home, business, adjacent buildings, streets, or the environment. These spills are a safety hazard that can endanger public health and impact the health or our creeks and Monterey Bay.
For tips on what you can do to help, and great tips for restaurants and the automotive sector, please refer to the City's FOG Program(PDF, 548KB) or ClogBusters.org
Sanitary Sewer Helpful Links
Sanitary Sewer Documents
Sanitary Sewer System Maps
Sanitary Sewer System Maps of sewer line, manholes. and flushing inlets.
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Resources
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) information and resources for commercial food facilities