How often are the sanitary sewers cleaned?

The entire sewer system is cleaned with a high pressure sewer jetter once every three years or 1/3 of the system annually. Pressure changes when the City cleans the sewer main may cause your toilet to flush and or create noise.

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1. How does the City of Ramsey inspect its sanitary sewers?
2. How often are the sanitary sewers cleaned?
3. What items should not be flushed down toilets?
4. Is Ramsey's sanitary sewer system adequate to meet future expectations?
5. What is Ramsey doing to eliminate any infiltration / inflow problems that may exist or develop in the sanitary sewer system?
6. What is a lift station?