What does LRWRA say about service lines?
That owners maintain them and replace them when needed. Its replacement program page places upkeep of the line on property owners and offers a reimbursement toward full replacement for eligible residential customers.
The program also targets inflow and infiltration, which are rain and groundwater entering old pipe. A camera can show visible cracks and roots, and sewer line jetting is one method a pro can walk you through for a clog. Phone to get information and book a visit.
Why does LRWRA care about aging service lines?
Because cracked private pipe lets rain and groundwater into the system. Replacing leaky service lines reduces the flow the public system must carry.
A recorded camera inspection is a natural first document when you consider replacement. Older neighborhoods like the Heights and Hillcrest have clay lines, while newer West Little Rock uses plastic.
Who maintains which part of the line in Little Rock?
LRWRA's program page splits the system as shown here.
| Piece of the system | Responsible party | Practical meaning for a backup |
|---|---|---|
| Public sewers | Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority | Report a suspected main problem to LRWRA |
| Sewer service line from the building to the main | Property owner | Owners maintain and repair or replace it |
| Replacement help | LRWRA program, for eligible customers | A reimbursement toward full replacement |
How does Arkansas's wet, hot climate affect pipe?
Humid summers keep roots active, and heavy storms add flows. Little Rock's tall pines, oaks and sweetgums sit close to older clay.
Tree root removal clears roots from joints, and a camera shows how far they run. After a heavy spring, slow drains that clear and return can point to a partly blocked line.
Which Little Rock properties book jetting?
River Market, SoMa and Hillcrest restaurants, plus apartment buildings in Midtown.
Fryer and dish-pit grease calls for commercial grease line jetting, and apartment stacks call for drain jetting.
What should Little Rock owners know before a replacement program?
Get a camera recording first, because it documents the line's visible condition and helps you decide between cleaning, repair and replacement.
The LRWRA program has its own steps and eligibility, so ask the authority before work starts. A recording from a cleanout, kept with dated notes about slow drains, makes a useful attachment and a clear record of what the line looked like before any work.
Hydro jetting services in Little Rock
All seven services are available across Little Rock, from a Heights bungalow to a River Market restaurant.
- Sewer line jetting on the owner's service line to the street
- Sewer camera inspection through Hillcrest and Quapaw Quarter clay
- Tree root removal when pine or oak roots reach a joint
- Drain jetting for kitchens and baths that run slowly
- Commercial grease line jetting for River Market and SoMa restaurants
- Sewer backup help for storm-driven floor-drain backups
- Storm drain jetting for plaza lots and parking-area drains
Neighborhoods and nearby cities
Calls come from across Little Rock, including the Heights, Hillcrest, the Quapaw Quarter, SoMa, West Little Rock, Chenal, Midtown and the River Market.
See the Arkansas page for the state overview. Help is also available in North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Maumelle, Sherwood, Jacksonville and Bryant.