Will the city have to replace my grass?
I'd say it's the owner of the line, which isn't you.
You know this for a fact?
BTW, did you (the OP) really see a problem with a water line, in your yard, and then decide "hey I know, I bet the Off topic section of my favorite computer forum will know what to do"?
From what I understand here in Wi, everything between the shut-off valve (by the street) to your house is your responsibility. I had a pipe freeze on a rental property and a plumber recently told me this.
This is also my understanding. OP, I think it will be at your cost to have it fixed.
No, not for a fact as it pertains to him. Here, the homeowner is responsible from the meter to the house for water, and the cleanout to the house for sewer.
We really need to know city/town and state to give proper answer. This is what the rule is in Denver:
http://www.denverwater.org/WaterServiceSupport/HomeownerResponsibility/
Also, somewhere along the curb there is a shut off valve. It is usually under a small round (about 4 inch) cover and is typically Blue in color.
No there isn't one here, I know this for a fact.
I am mostly positive it is actually the sewer line leaking, but won't know until the plumber looks at it.
I am mostly positive it is actually the sewer line leaking, but won't know until the plumber looks at it.
I would be very surprised if there wasn't a curb stop of some sort. My company builds utilities for a living, and when completing a subdivision, there has to be a way to shut off the water from the main before the home is constructed. It might actually be in your meter box. This also allows the utility company to install the meter after the home has been constructed and then turn on the water to the house.