Sewer Maintenance

7101 Edgewater Drive, Building #4
(510) 615-5566

• The Sewer Section is responsible for the maintenance and repair of City sewer lines. If you experience a problem with your sewer, you should contact the department between the hours of  8:00am and 4:30pm, at (510) 615-5566, Monday through Friday.
• The Sewer Section will come out to inspect the City's main sewer line. After regular working hours, this number will roll over to emergency standby personnel for assistance.
• If the main line is functioning properly, the problem may be in the side sewer which runs from the property structure to the main sewer. 
  The City will assist you in determining the problem. However, the property owner is responsible for maintenance and repair of the side sewer.

Facts About Oakland's Infrastructure - Sanitary Sewers

• Maintain over 1,000 miles of sanitary sewer pipes (the distance from City Hall to Denver, CO); 31,000 structures and 7 pump stations.
• Most of the system is over 50 years old, and some as old as 100 years.
• Respond to 2,900 calls annually and provide routine inspection and maintenance of pipes to prevent spills.
• A sewer service charge on your EBMUD water bill is used for capital repairs and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system.
• Learn more Facts About Oakland's Infrastructure (pdf format)

Contact:

Public Works Supervisor II
Loren Little (510) 615-5570

Public Works Supervisor I
Ronald Giddens (510) 615-5985

Public Works Supervisor I
Vacant (510) 615-5590

Admin Assistant I
Kinji Wooten (510) 615-5715 

Public Works Supervisor I
Johnny Nicks (510) 615-5941