City eyes taking responsibility for street repairs when private sewer laterals fail

The change isn’t official yet – and won’t be this month – but Statesboro city officials appear poised to end or modify a longstanding policy that holds residential property owners responsible for the cost of lateral sewer line replacements under city streets, including the expense of having private contractors patch the pavement.

Apr 19, 2026 - 08:00
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City eyes taking responsibility for street repairs when private sewer laterals fail
The change isn’t official yet – and won’t be this month – but Statesboro city officials appear poised to end or modify a longstanding policy that holds residential property owners responsible for the cost of lateral sewer line replacements under city streets, including the expense of having private contractors patch the pavement.

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