EBMUD Compliance

Sewer Lateral Compliance Guide for HOAs and Condo Owners

Sewer lateral compliance is a frequent topic for property owners in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland and the East Bay. Both...

What Is Sewer System Smoke Testing?

Property owners in Oakland and Berkeley may experience “random city smoke testing.” Local ordinances require sewer lines to be tested for...

PSL Pressure Testing Procedure

If you’re a property owner in the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure sure informed about private sewer later (PSL) pressure tests. A PSL...

What Is a Private Sewer Lateral and How Does It Work?

Most homeowners only think about sewer lines until there’s a problem. Whenever there’s and problem with your home’s sewage system – and...

How to Identify and Repair a Sewer Line Belly

Sewer line bellies are a common problem with sewer pipes and can be a real headache for homeowners. A belly or sag in a sewer pipe will...

Is Buying Sewer Insurance a Good Idea?

You may have heard about sewer insurance and wondered whether you should invest in the protection. Indeed sewer line and sewer lateral...

EBMUD Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) Compliance

With mandates from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, the...

The Importance of a Sewer Inspection Before Buying a Home

Buying a home can be one of the most challenging things you do in life. It’s often a stressful process with so many things you need to...

Sewer Lateral Compliance as it Relates to Buying a Home in the East Bay

When purchasing a home in the East Bay, many people are unaware of the property’s sewer lateral compliance status. This can create many...

HOA Sewer Lateral Compliance 2020: What You’ll Need to Know to Get Started

This post is the first in our HOA Sewer Lateral Compliance Series. Home Owner Associations (HOAs) in the Bay Area need to be ready to...

What Are Requirements for Sewer Laterals in Oakland and the East Bay?

In the East Bay region, all residential, commercial and industrial properties are subject to the EBMUD PSL Program. A Quick...

Commercial Plumbing Tips

In providing commercial plumbing services throughout Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding communities in the East Bay, our team has grown...