Sewer Lateral Replacement Program
Leaking or broken sewer laterals are a problem for most cities. These lines which connect your home drains to the public sewer system are potential cause of groundwater pollution, and of storm water infiltration and inflow (I&I) into the sanitary sewer system. It's important to keep these laterals in proper working order.
In 1999, the Albany City Council approved an ordinance that allows a one time replacement for qualifying sewer service laterals on private property.