If your sewer backs up, please call the Service Center immediately. A crew can make sure the blockage is not in the city-owned portion of the pipe before you incur the expense of a private plumber.

It is also a good idea for all property owners and tenants to become familiar with the general layout of their plumbing system-especially the location of their sewer outlet.  The outlet cover is usually located in the yard and allows easy access to the more distant parts of the private sewer line so blockages may be removed.  A plumber can help locate sewer outlets.

Residents can aid in preventing clogged sewer lines by not putting grease and greasy food scraps down the sink or garbage disposal.  Grease and meat drippings should be collected in a disposable container and thrown into the trash.  Any other greasy leftovers shoud be thrown in the trash.

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