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Default rule and exceptions
The owner (or occupant) is responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the private sewer line serving the premises, and any expense from them.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | Oklahoma City Code: "All repairs required under this article and all maintenance of private sewer lines, and any expense resulting therefrom, shall be the responsibility of the contracting party, the owner, or the occupant of the premises serviced by said private sewer line." |
| City / public agency | Oklahoma City Code defines the building sewer: "Building sewer means a sewer conveying wastewater from the premises of a user to the municipal sewage treatment facility." |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 27, 2026.
Building sewer means a sewer conveying wastewater from the premises of a user to the municipal sewage treatment facility.
All repairs required under this article and all maintenance of private sewer lines, and any expense resulting therefrom, shall be the responsibility of the contracting party, the owner, or the occupant of the premises serviced by said private sewer line.
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Common questions
Who pays for sewer lateral in Oklahoma City, OK?
The property owner. Oklahoma City Code: "All repairs required under this article and all maintenance of private sewer lines, and any expense resulting therefrom, shall be the responsibility of the contracting party, the owner, or the occupant of the premises serviced by said private sewer line."
What does the city cover in Oklahoma City, OK?
Oklahoma City Code defines the building sewer: "Building sewer means a sewer conveying wastewater from the premises of a user to the municipal sewage treatment facility."
What is this based on for Oklahoma City, OK?
This verdict is sourced to Sec. 47-6. Common Sewer Provisions Definitions (Building sewer). and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Sec. 47-6. Common Sewer Provisions Definitions (Building sewer).ordinance · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-27
- Chapter 47 - Sewer Service and Discharge (Responsible party).ordinance · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-27
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