Sewer Cleanout Repair

In Howard County it is the Homeowner's responsibility to maintain their sewer cleanout in a working condition. This prevents possible sewer backups from debris entering the system. Also it complies with the Howard County Code Section 18.122 A, stating "... No sewer system user shall discharge or cause to be discharged to the public sewerage system, stormwater, surface water, groundwater,...".

This prevents excessive flow in the system, safeguarding the system and preventing expensive construction costs for treatment capacities.

Cleanout caps are frequently damaged by lawn mowers and/or buried by landscaping.

Of course you can take care of repairing a broken Cleanout cap yourself, but the Bureau of Utilities does provide a service to repair it for you.

Depending on the type and extent of damage we can replace -

1. the brass Plug of your Cleanout - $20.00 or
2. the entire Cap Assembly,
   ( Panella cap, compression gasket, and plug ) - $45.00

1. Replace the brass Plug of your Cleanout - $20.00 or
2. Replace the entire Cap Assembly - $45.00

If you decide to do it yourself, replacement parts are stocked by plumbing supply houses and hardware stores. If unable to locate a part, or have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Bureau at 410-313-4900 ( 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. )