Sewers
Who is responsible for a grinder pump, sewer or property owner?
We have septic and are hooking up to the new sewer lines they are putting in. My question is who will be responsible if there is ever a problem with the pump? Also if it matters they are putting it in for us. All we had to pay is a $60 sewer deposit.
Public Comments
- Where I'm from the property owner is responsible for all lines to and including the hookup to the main sewer line in the street. Also any lift/ grinder pump.
- Here in my city in Oregon, you are responsible for everything from the street in. If you have a pump, you are responsible for upkeep.
- Usually the homeowner is responsible for the grinder pump on a low pressure sewage system. Having said that, the homeowner usually has to pay for the pump as part of the connection cost as well, $60 would not cover that so obviously you don't fit into "usually". You should sign and receive a copy of some sort of agreement with the sewage plant operator before anything is installed. This agreement should specify who is responsible for maintenance of what equipment. If it is not, or if you want to know before you get those documents, call and ask the operator, they are the only ones that will be able to tell you about your specific situation. If they indicate that they are responsible for maintenance and replacement of the grinder, make sure you get that in writing at some point as replacement can run into some $$$. Don't want anyone to forget.
