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1. Can someone tell me where my property line is?

Our survey crew is responsible for surveys on Town properties to establish street lines and/or other town related surveys of parks, streets, schools, and more. Private property surveys are conducted by land surveyors. You can refer to the Yellow Pages under "Land Surveyors" to find one.

2. Who is responsible to repair the sidewalk/curb in front of my house?

The property owner is responsible to repair all defective walks and curbs along the frontage of the property. The only exception is tree root damage caused by a Town tree. A Town tree is one on Town property - normally a tree within 10 feet of the curb.

3. Is my house connected to the sanitary sewer system?

Each situation is different, but the majority of houses south of West Woods Road are connected to a sanitary sewer. Some houses north of West Woods Road are connected also.

Individual connection information is available from the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority (GNHWPCA) at 203-466-5281.

Septic system information is available at the Quinnipiac Valley Health District office in North Haven, which can be reached at 203-248-4528.

4. Who is responsible to maintain the sanitary lateral?

The homeowner is responsible to maintain the sanitary lateral from the house to the main sewer.

5. Where do I get information regarding water, gas, and telephone services?

Gas services are provided by Southern Connecticut Gas Company, who can be reached at 203-787-6121.

Telephone services are provided by Southern New England Telephone Company, who can be reached at 203-771-6511.

Water services are provided by the Regional Water Authority, who can be reached at 203-624-6671.