The previous owner of our house had an outdoor sewer drain access installed, at least that's what I think it is (please correct me if I'm wrong). I eventually plan on removing the concrete driveway where it's located, but in the meantime I'm thinking of capping it off and filling the area with gravel. Couple of questions for the experienced:

Since it looks like it's been open all these years, just covered with a sheet of wood, should I be worried about any of the remaining house's sewage line?

Also, it doesn't look like there are any threads on the pipe, so any suggestions of how to seal it properly? Just PVC pipe glue and a standard cap?

Thanks for the input! Much appreciated. Pics included...

 

I would cap it to prevent dirt and debris getting in. Gluing on a cap is OK if you never want to use it. Since it hasn't been well covered and it looks like dirt has been getting in a septic tank pumping would be a good idea.

 

Thanks for the response. Good to know. I should have mentioned that we have a city sewage hookup, so I'm 99% sure that it is just running to the rest of the house's sewage drain system, as opposed to a separate septic tank. But I guess that I don't know that for certain.

I can't think of any reason why I'd want a drain out there and I don't plan on getting an RV anytime soon so I guess gluing a cap on it would be the way to go.

 

If you knew if and where it came into the house you could possibly eliminate it.
If it's inline with your house and the street..... it could possibly be used as a clean out location.

 

Seal with one of these. Would be removable if needed:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-4-in-...itting/3880611

 

I'd agree with Wirepuller. Use a test plug so it can be opened up if you need to snake anything from there.

When you get around to redoing your driveway, then you can consider capping it permanently, or leaving it as a cleanout just at or a few inches below ground level.

 

I would double check the rest of your sewage line just to be on the safe side.

As for this one, I say cap it off.

 

Thanks everyone for the input, much appreciated!

I did have a the sewer line scoped 3 years ago before purchasing the house. But I couldn't get out of work that day and so my wife handled it. I was told all looked good. But of course, I didn't get a chance to clarify what was going on with this outdoor drain situation. Maybe it will be worth getting it inspected again. In the meantime, I'll cap it off with that Oatey Gripper plug and keep access to it. Thanks for the recommendation Wirepuller38. I like the idea of having a cleanout location. Will most likely keep it when doing the driveway and will get it inspected beforehand in case.