Sanitary Sewer System

Golden Valley's 120 miles of sanitary sewer system consists of gravity pipes (including trunk lines and lateral lines), force mains (lift station discharge pipes), and lift stations. Each year the City cleans approximately 40 miles of sanitary sewer, completely cleaning the entire system every three years.

Property owners are responsible for their sewer service, including the connection at the main. If you have your sewer service cleaned and had roots removed, please notify the Public Works Department. Roots often travel downstream to a manhole where they can cause a back-up to the main line.

Wastewater from Golden Valley travels through the City’s sanitary sewer system to the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is operated by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division (MCES). MCES treats wastewater for communities in the seven county metropolitan area.

Sewer Back-Ups

If your sewer is backing up when there are not faucets running or toilets flushed, the back-up may be in the City sewer main. Call the Public Works Department immediately (see chart below for phone numbers). Public Works personnel will respond 24 hours a day to remove the blockage source and remedy problems in the sewer line.

If your sewer backs up only when a faucet is running or toilet is flushed, then the sewer back-up is probably in your sewer service. Please call the Public Works Department whenever your sewer service is backed up. If it is determined that the blockage is not in the City main line, Public Works personnel will instruct you to call a plumber about removing the blockage from your service.

Utilities Maintenance	763-593-8075
Regular Hours	Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm
After Hours / Weekends	Call police dispatch at 952-924-2618, and they will get someone to help you. There is no charge for this 24-hour service.

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