Is every home in Beverly Hills on public sewer?

Yes, by the village's own account. Its master plan says every home can use public sanitary sewer and no homes remain on septic systems. Oakland County established and maintains the sewer lines, the village water department says.

Who do I call when sewage comes up through my basement floor drain?

Start with the village Water and Sewer Department. It asks residents to call when water comes out of a basement floor drain. Oakland County's Water Resources Commissioner says home plumbing, including the connection to the public sewer, is the owner's responsibility. To claim damage from a public sewer backup, Michigan's Public Act 222 of 2001 requires written notice within 45 days.

What does sewer line replacement cost in Beverly Hills?

Length and depth drive most of the price. Lots west of Evergreen Road run larger, and a house set far back from the main needs a longer lateral. A trench under a driveway or into the road adds restoration, and work in the road adds a village bond. After the camera inspection, we put a free estimate in writing.

Does my Beverly Hills home have a lead water service line?

The village's 2025 water quality report counts one lead service line and 33 of unknown material, out of 4,224. The village posts a Water Service Line Viewer map where you can look up your address. Under Michigan's rule, the water supply replaces a lead line, including the owner's portion, at its own expense.

Do I need a permit to replace a sewer lateral in Beverly Hills?

The village Building Department issues permits and inspections for sewer work. The village's flooding page reminds owners to get the right permits for repairs. Sewer work in the road right of way adds a bond and extra inspection fees. The new line stays uncovered until the inspector approves it.

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How the Beverly Hills Sewer System Is Built

The village master plan, adopted in 2016 and renewed in 2021, says every home can use public sanitary sewer. It also says no homes remain on septic systems. The village water department says Oakland County established and maintains the sewer lines.

The system includes separate sanitary sewers and combined sewers. A combined sewer carries storm water and sewage in one pipe. Like other towns with pre-1950s sewers, part of the village's system was designed that way, the village says.

A retention basin in Douglas Evans Nature Preserve holds combined sewer flow, then releases it slowly to the Evergreen Interceptor. Several pumping stations serve the system. The county drain office runs one on Lahser Road south of 13 Mile. The village's own newsletter says many parts of its water and sewer system are old and need repair or replacement.

Sewer Line Repair for Basement Backups in Beverly Hills

The village's flooding page lists a sanitary sewer backup as one cause of basement floods. Groundwater seeping through the walls is another, and that problem calls for foundation waterproofing instead. The village also asks residents to report a flooded basement, so it can track which homes flood.

Water coming up through a basement floor drain points to the sewer side. If the public sewer is clear, the next place to look is your own lateral. A plumber or a drain cleaner clears a simple clog. When the pipe itself has cracked or filled with roots, we repair or replace it.

A camera inspection shows which job you have before the digging starts. Every dig begins with a MISS DIG 811 ticket, filed at least three business days ahead. New pipe goes down on firm bedding at a steady slope to the main. Then we backfill in lifts and restore the lawn or pavement the trench crossed.

What Permits Does Sewer Work Need in Beverly Hills?

The village Building Department issues permits and inspections for sewer and plumbing work, along with concrete and culverts. Its sewer installation application covers the line and any tap into a sewer or manhole. Storm and sanitary sewers are separate permits.

The village fee schedule says sewer work in the road right of way needs a permit and a performance bond. The trench there is backfilled with sand, and the road must be kept in good repair with barricades in place. The building department tells you which permits your address needs.

Water comes from the Great Lakes Water Authority, delivered by the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority. Feeder mains along Southfield Road, Greenfield Road, 13 Mile and 14 Mile carry it into the village. The village fee schedule requires at least 1-inch copper for a new or replacement water service from the curb box.

Teardowns and New Connections on Beverly Hills Lots

Lots get bigger as you head west. The master plan puts most lots east of Southfield Road at 6,000 to 15,000 square feet. Between Southfield Road and Evergreen Road, they run about 12,000 to 20,000. West of Evergreen Road, many top 20,000 square feet, and some reach two to four acres.

The master plan calls the village virtually built out. Most new building happens on lots that already have a house. The plan also notes that many owners prefer major renovation or demolition to get the home they want.

Before a house comes down, the village wrecking permit needs proof that utilities are disconnected and fencing is up. On village roads, new construction and demolition also need a road preservation bond, with photos of the road first. Our demolition and teardown work clears the old house, and the new one gets fresh sewer and water connections. When the trenches are closed, we can pour the new concrete driveway too.