Drainage Pipes on Your Property

​Drainage of wastewater and stormwater from your home is a shared responsibility.

 You have a role to play in helping us keep wastewater and stormwater moving efficiently into the drainage system. Find out more about your responsibilities as a homeowner.

Property owner responsibilities

You are responsible for the maintenance and repair of sewer lines on your property, including the backwater valve if one is present. To ensure your home is prepared for wet weather, follow our maintenance tips for flood prevention on your property.

EPCOR responsibilities

EPCOR is responsible for the pipes leading from the property line to the sewer mainline in the street or alley. Learn more about the EPCOR system and how we maintain/repair the pipes.

​ ​Property owner responsibilities

You're responsible for the maintenance and repair of sewer lines on your property, including the backwater valve if one is present. To ensure your home is prepared for wet weather, follow our maintenance tips for flood prevention on your property.

EPCOR responsibilites

We're responsible for the pipes leading from the property line to the sewer mainline in the street or alley. Learn more about our drainage system and how we maintain/repair the pipes.

Property owner responsibilities

As a homeowner, you are responsible for the maintenance and repair of sewer lines on your property—including a backwater valve if you have one. Maintenance and repair tasks include:

• keeping your sanitary sewer line free of tree root growth
• keeping your internal household plumbing (sinks, bathtubs, toilets, drains, etc.) free of blockages
• preventing prohibited items from entering the drainage system
• ensuring your system is prepared for potential wet weather/flooding incidents
• repairing any collapsed, sagging, or broken pipes

EPCOR responsibilities

 We're responsible for the pipes leading from the property line to the sewer mainline in the street or alley. Learn more about our drainage system and how we maintain/repair the pipes.