Sewer line repair costs shifted to homeowners
St. Tammany Parish
Summary
A state PSC tariff now makes homeowners responsible for sewer lines all the way to the main — even under the street. The council asked the PSC to reconsider and set the demarcation point where the line enters the parish right-of-way, which could save homeowners significant repair bills.
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Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could shift potentially expensive sewer repair costs from homeowners back to Magnolia Water.
Homeowners on older properties connected to Magnolia Water who face costly sewer line repairs.
The utility would bear more repair costs if the PSC grants the request.
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