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Odor Advisory Committee

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City Sewers About The City Sewers System Current Sewer Construction Projects Future Sewer Construction Projects Lateral Roots Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater Valves Odors Help Protect The Enviroment Private Sewers & Septic Systems About Private Sewers System And Septic Systems Lateral Root Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater … Read more

City Sewers Odors

City Sewers Odors About odors Odors usually remain inside of the sewers, but when a pipe runs quite full and/or the sewer changes its elevation underground enough to stir up the wastewater, smells build up to the point where they can escape to the outside air. Odors can escape sewers through pick holes in maintenance … Read more

The impact of spills

City Sewers About The City Sewers System Current Sewer Construction Projects Future Sewer Construction Projects Lateral Roots Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater Valves Odors Help Protect The Enviroment Private Sewers & Septic Systems About Private Sewers System And Septic Systems Lateral Root Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater … Read more

Sewer backwater valves

City Sewers About The City Sewers System Current Sewer Construction Projects Future Sewer Construction Projects Lateral Roots Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater Valves Odors Help Protect The Enviroment Private Sewers & Septic Systems About Private Sewers System And Septic Systems Lateral Root Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater … Read more

Spills & Backwater Valves

City Sewers Spills About spills Maintenance crews regularly clean the sewers to prevent spills. They also respond to emergencies when a sewer blockage occurs. The number of spills in the City has significantly decreased over the last five years as a result of these efforts. Fats, oil, grease, and tree roots from our homes and … Read more

Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG)

City Sewers Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Fats, oils, and grease often stick to the insides of sewer pipes when washed into kitchen plumbing systems. This can block pipes and cause back ups and overflows on private property and in the streets, causing property damage, environmental problems and other health hazards. Solutions: At home – … Read more

Lateral Roots Notification Program

City Sewers Lateral Root Notification Program Tree roots get into sewers when a sewer pipe develops a crack or other damage and nutrients and moisture leak into the soil, attracting the roots. About 50% of all sewer backups and overflows in the City are caused by tree roots. Not only do sewer lines on private … Read more

Future Sewers Construction Projects

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City Sewers Future Projects The City of Los Angeles is currently planning and designing over 150 sewers and sewer related projects that will be built over the next decade as part of the 10-Year LA Sewers Construction Program. The projects will be built throughout Los Angeles, especially in areas where sewers are very old and … Read more

Venice Pumping Plant Discharge Manifold Replacement Project

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City Sewers About The City Sewers System Current Sewer Construction Projects Future Sewer Construction Projects Lateral Roots Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater Valves Odors Help Protect The Enviroment Private Sewers & Septic Systems About Private Sewers System And Septic Systems Lateral Root Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater … Read more

Figueroa Meridian York Sewer Project

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City Sewers About The City Sewers System Current Sewer Construction Projects Future Sewer Construction Projects Lateral Roots Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater Valves Odors Help Protect The Enviroment Private Sewers & Septic Systems About Private Sewers System And Septic Systems Lateral Root Notification Program Fats, Oil & Grease Spills & Backwater … Read more