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Maki Sewer and Drain van-mounted hydro jetter servicing Oakdale, MN
Serving Oakdale, MN · Washington County

Sewer & drain cleaning in Oakdale, done right the first time

Local drain cleaning, main-line cabling, hydro jetting, and camera inspections for Oakdale homeowners and businesses. Same-day service most days.

✓ Local & owner-operated ✓ Insured ✓ Same-day service

The van-mounted hydro jetter Maki Sewer and Drain runs on calls in Oakdale, MN.

Oakdale sewer & Washington County programs

Washington County's SSTS & Well Low-Interest Loan — a national model that Oakdale homeowners can use

Washington County has run its SSTS and Well Low-Interest Loan Program since 2014 — documented as a national model case study by NACo. The county also runs a targeted SSTS Fix-Up Grant for low-income households.

No cap
loan max
1.5–3%
interest rate
5–10 yr
term
45 grants
since 2014

Sources: Washington County — Septic · NACo case study

About Oakdale

What we see in Oakdale homes

Oakdale sits in Washington County, with a housing stock and sewer infrastructure that shapes the kinds of drain and sewer problems we see there most.

Local snapshot coming soon.

ZIP code we serve in Oakdale

Oakdale ZIP code

Oakdale, MN

55128

Oakdale uses a single ZIP code (55128). If your address is in Oakdale we already cover it.

On the ground in Oakdale

What Oakdale looks like from our van

Real photos from real service calls — we’re out here every week.

Maki Sewer and Drain van-mounted hydro jetter servicing Oakdale, MN
Serving Oakdale, MN The van-mounted hydro jetter Maki Sewer and Drain runs on calls in Oakdale, MN.
Local sewer authority

Who handles what in Oakdale

Sewer service in Oakdale is handled by MCES (Metropolitan Council Environmental Services) — confirmed on official MCES "Communities We Serve" list. Here is who to call for what, plus the current ordinances that affect Oakdale homeowners.

Oakdale Public Works Department

Homeowner vs. city responsibility

In most Minnesota cities, the property owner is responsible for the sewer service line from the house to the point where it connects to the city main. Rules vary by city — call Public Works if you are unsure whether a problem is on your side or theirs.

If you have a backup and are not sure whether it is on your side or the city's, we can put a camera down and confirm before anyone digs.

Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) rules

City prohibits sump pump discharge to sanitary sewer (illegal to discharge into toilets, wash tubs, floor drains); temporary sewer discharge requires prior arrangement with the city (651-730-2710).

If your city is running an I&I inspection, we can camera your sewer line, document the condition, and give you a report that satisfies municipal review.

Sump pump ordinance

Illegal to discharge sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system; must route discharge outside to yard, street, storm sewer, or waterway. City directs residents to call before contacting a private drain-cleaning service for sewer backups.

📍 Local construction update

Bailey West development approved — 185 acres of new sewer, water, and stormwater work coming to Oakdale

What's happening in Oakdale right now

The Oakdale Planning Commission approved the Bailey West development on July 9 — a 185-acre project with a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning to industrial/office, and preliminary plat. As part of the approval, the developer must pay for new traffic signal and pedestrian improvements at Force Street and Hale Avenue, build new road accesses off Force Street and Hadley Avenue, cover the sewer connection charge, and get all permits from outside government agencies. Site civil construction plans are in review. This is a shared development between Woodbury and Oakdale, with three stormwater management areas including a large regional basin. Recent closures also include Oakdale Road roadwork near Riverbank. MnDOT is running the Westbound I-94 project through St. Paul, Maplewood, and Oakdale this summer.

What this means for your drains

A 185-acre industrial/office site doesn't sound like a residential problem, but it changes how water moves through this part of Oakdale — and that shows up in existing homes and businesses over the next 12–24 months.

  • New regional stormwater basins redirect runoff — the Bailey West site drains into three managed basins, but the upstream and adjacent watersheds get repermitted, and homes on the edge of that reshuffling see different runoff patterns for years after
  • Force Street / Hadley Avenue utility connections — extending sewer and water mains to a new industrial site means opening trenches through streets that already have residential service lines running underneath
  • Older Oakdale housing stock — many homes east of I-694 have galvanized water service and clay sewer laterals from the 60s and 70s. Any nearby utility work loosens the ground around those old pipes
The right time to check

If your home is anywhere near the Force Street, Hadley Avenue, or greater Bailey Lake area, a camera inspection before winter shows you the condition of your lateral before the ground freezes. If the road work causes damage, you have footage from before to prove it. We provide the video on a USB stick you keep.

Call 612-382-7397 or book a camera inspection.

Source: Oakdale News Flash · Oakdale Planning Commission — July 9, 2026

Source: Oakdale Planning Commission · Updated 2026-07-22

Why Oakdale homeowners call Maki

Straight answers, honest work, the right method for your line

Local, not a franchise

Owner-operated out of North Branch. When you call, you get the person doing the work — not a call center.

Camera-equipped

Every main line clog gets a look. You see what we see. No mystery invoices, no upsell for repairs that are not needed.

Right tool for the job

Cable, jet, or camera-guided repair — we match the method to the actual problem, not to the biggest ticket.

Same-day, most days

Oakdale is inside our normal service window. If you call before mid-afternoon, most days we can be out today.

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Oakdale and the surrounding area

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Sewer or drain problem in Oakdale?

Tell us what is going on and we will follow up fast — usually same day.

Frequently asked questions — Oakdale

How fast can you get to Oakdale?

We typically respond same-day for drain calls in Oakdale. Call 612-382-7397 in the morning for best odds of same-day service; we'll give you an honest ETA before we roll.

Do you serve every ZIP code in Oakdale?

Yes — Oakdale's primary ZIP code is 55128, and we cover it plus the surrounding community. Call to confirm your address.

What's the most common drain problem in Oakdale?

Oakdale sits in Washington County, with a housing stock and sewer infrastructure that shapes the kinds of drain and sewer problems we see there most. Local snapshot coming soon.

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