Throughout the year, our team:
- Cleans all sewer mains and special locations on a programmed schedule
- Investigates, responds to, and cleans emergency back-ups
- Completes spot sewer line repairs
- Clean and repair catch basins
Sewer Back-ups
If a sanitary sewer backs up into your home or building, call (414) 471-8422. We will investigate to determine if the city sewer line is blocked or if it’s a lateral or home plumbing issue.
- If the city sewer line is blocked, we will open the line at no cost to you.
- If the obstruction is in the lateral or home plumbing, you will need the line checked and cleared or repaired by a plumber at your cost.
The responding crew will let you know if the issue is the city sewer line or a lateral or home plumbing issue. Homeowners are responsible for the sewer lateral up to and including the connection to the city’s sewer main.
Learn more from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District about managing water on your property and your privately-owned laterals.