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Tired of Diggin · Aug 28, 2009, 06:18 AM

Hi, we just purchased a empty lot and are planning on building. I have located the power and water, but just need to locate the sewer hookup. I have talked to the city and they said they have no records that would tell me where on my lot it would be. I have been digging a circle around the water as I have been told that the sewer is usually within 10 feet of the water hookup. I have dug well over a 10' circle around the water with no luck still. The water is about 50' in from the main water turn on valve in the alley and I was told I could dig a trench appx 10' on either side that may help locate it. I would like to try to avoid digging anymore if possible.

I'm on a corner lot and there is a man hole in the center of the road that the alley meets to. I have only been digging a shovels length down because the lots near me that are empty (they have visible sewer lines poking about a foot out the ground but they weren't for sale... grrr) are about twelve of my foot-to-foot steps away from the water. I have measured and dug toward the man hole, toward the water line... with no avail. Anyone have any suggestions on anything else I can do? I have contacted a plumber but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. I tried the city sewer and water guy and he told me to try witching... does that even truly work?

Tired of Digging!

speedball1 · Aug 28, 2009, 07:37 AM

The Building Department ALWAYS keeps records of where they install sewer taps. If the city has a street raiser for your property they will have a record of it. If not they will have to cut one in Good luck, Tom

Tired of Diggin · Aug 28, 2009, 08:34 AM

Just talked to another couple that are putting up a house a couple blocks away. He went in and askef for the sewer lines and locations and she sat down with him and went through the whole subdivision with him... I think she has something against Women... Both his wife and I went in and asked the same thing and she told us they didn't have one. What a raunch... Anyhow, turns out there isn't anything on either of our lots like we were told when we bought the lots, oh well... Guess we are putting one in :O)

Thanks for the help. This is an awesome place!

speedball1 · Aug 28, 2009, 11:22 AM

I'd lodge a strong complaint with her boss. They are there to serve you, not the other way around. I wouldn't set back and just accept this. I'd be raising hell with someone! Good luck, Tom