Back to Top 6. A manhole is an entry port into mainline sewers. The manhole is used to inspect a mainline sewer to determine if there is a stoppage, or is used by our crews to clear a stoppage. Back to Top 7. A clean out is an entry point into the sewer service used to clear the line of any obstruction.
Potholes are generally the responsibility of the county, municipality or jurisdiction where located.
WSSC will restore any areas they have disturbed as a result of repair work. Back to Top 2. Storm Drains in the WSSC District are above ground open drainage ditches or below-ground systems of pipes that collect and carry off rainwater. The storm drain system is not connected to the closed sanitary sewer pipe system. Back to Top 3.