Customer vs. SPMUD ResponsibilitiesThe District owns and is responsible for the public sewer system which generally includes those pipes in the public right-of way and/or easement. This includes pipes, manholes, lift stations and flow recorders.
Sewer Maintenance TipsJust because the package says flushable doesn’t mean it’s true. Many items marketed as disposable and/or flushable do not degrade like toilet paper, and they end up clogging pipes, tangling pumps, and causing messy sewer backups into streets, businesses, and homes.
Commercial Unoccupied UseThe District’s monthly service charge rates for commercial structures vary depending on the classification and type of use—for example: 1/3 EDU for a retail store, 2/3 EDU for a dental office and 2 EDU for a restaurant. SPMUD’s ordinance states that in cases of vacancy where commercial property is not physically disconnected from the sewer, the service charge shall be based on the classification…
Unclaimed PropertyPlease contact our customer service team at (916) 786-8555 to update your mailing address and request a refund.
