Residential Sewer Lateral Maintenance Program Analysis for the City of Milwaukee

Abstract

This report analyzes programs that would encourage residential property owners to maintain private sanitary sewer laterals in the City of Milwaukee. The authors recommend implementing a citywide insurance program to give long-term financial assistance to property owners. In addition, the authors recommend implementing a supplemental, short-term program to inspect laterals and provide financial assistance in targeted neighborhoods, based on reimbursements available from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.