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Default rule and exceptions
Split at the connection point on the customer’s property. Colorado Springs Utilities maintains its side of the wastewater connection point; the customer maintains and repairs the private wastewater (sewer) service line from there.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | From the connection point on, maintain and repair the private wastewater (sewer) service line if it deteriorates or is damaged. |
| City / public agency | Colorado Springs Utilities maintains the wastewater infrastructure on its side of the connection point on the property. |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 12, 2026.
We provide electric, natural gas, water and wastewater service to connection points on your property. We are responsible for maintaining the infrastructure on our side of these connection points. From there, it is your responsibility to maintain and repair your private service lines if they deteriorate or are damaged.
It’s important to repair damaged private service lines as soon as possible to ensure safe, reliable delivery of utilities services.
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Common questions
Who pays for sewer lateral in Colorado Springs, CO?
The property owner. From the connection point on, maintain and repair the private wastewater (sewer) service line if it deteriorates or is damaged.
What does the city cover in Colorado Springs, CO?
Colorado Springs Utilities maintains the wastewater infrastructure on its side of the connection point on the property.
What is this based on for Colorado Springs, CO?
This verdict is sourced to Service Line Responsibility and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Service Line Responsibilityofficial · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- Service Line Responsibility (repair private lines promptly)official · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-12
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