TEXT VERSION  SEARCH FOR: Home Living in Palo Alto Business in Palo Alto Visiting Palo Alto Environment in Palo Alto Arts, Parks & Recreation Know Zone Departments Emergency Information Public Works Home Previous Page Public Works Department News How To Keep Your Sanitary Sewer Working Properly Prevent sewer backups and avoid expensive emergency plumbing bills by maintaining your sewer laterals and by keeping sewer cleanouts easily accessible. For general information about what you can do to keep your sewer, laterals and cleanouts maintained For specific information about how Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) affects your sewer, laterals and cleanouts For the Special Wastewater Utility Rules and Regulations document that includes a description of customer and City responsibilities in maintaining sewer laterals Acceptable Use Policy Accessibility Your Privacy Site Map Search Engine A-Z Index Comment Form Missing Content   City of Palo Alto City Hall - 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | Main Telephone Number 650-329-2100 8am-5pm M-Th, Alt Fridays