What is the City of Spearfish's responsibility regarding private sewer laterals?

The property owner is fully responsible for maintaining adequate sewage flow to and through the sewer lateral, from the property structure to and into the sewer main. When failure or stoppage of a sewer lateral occurs, it is the owner's responsibility to hire a contractor to clear the blockage.

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1. What is the City of Spearfish's responsibility regarding private sewer laterals?
2. What if my sewer backs up?
3. What about the mess?