You asked: Can I see the drainage plans for my house?

How do I find out where my sewer line is?

Go to the city office directly or call them to see if they can tell you where the sewer line is located. Usually, they can show you where the line goes from your home to the city’s main line. If you are unable to reach the city, see if there is an interactive underground utility map of your area online.

Are all drains in a house connected?

All of your home’s plumbing is connected to your main house sewer line. A clog in your sewer main drain can create a plumbing nightmare. Here’s what you should know about the warning signs of a clog in your house sewer drain system.

Can I replace my sewer line myself?

As we mentioned above, it’s certainly possible for a homeowner to perform sewer line replacement or sewer line repair. However, it’s definitely not an easy job. When you replace the sewer line yourself you run the risk of causing even more damage. … Also, it’s possible that your sewer line doesn’t need to be replaced.

What is the minimum depth of a sewer line?

“718.3 No building sewer or other drainage piping or part thereof, which is constructed of materials other than those approved for use under or within a building, shall be installed under or within two (2) feet (610 mm) of any building or structure, or part thereof, nor less than one (1) foot (305 mm) below the surface …

Does washing machine drain into sewer line?

Washing machine drains are fed by an electric pump, which moves water from inside the cleaning drum, through a flexible drain hose on the underside of the machine, and out into your home sewer system where it makes its way out of the house.

Does shower water go to sewage?

The shower and toilet are connected to the sanitary sewer system. The wastewater from both can be treated at the same facility. Gray water is waste water that doesn’t contain anything.