My sewer is backed up. Can someone from the Water Reclamation Department come and fix it?

If your sewer is backing up into your home and you don't know if the problem stems from the system in your home or the City's sanitary sewer system, we recommend that you call the Water Reclamation Facility at 989-837-3500 and report the problem immediately. The Water Reclamation Facility is staffed 24 hours a day, and staff typically can respond within 45 minutes.

When responding to a call, City staff will inspect the City sewer in your area and determine if we can help with the problem. If we can't help, we recommend that you look for an established sewer cleaner or plumber, either of which can generally be found in the phone book.

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1. How do I report a suspected leak or emergency situation?
2. My sewer is backed up. Can someone from the Water Reclamation Department come and fix it?
3. Is the City of Midland responsible for sewer repairs from my house or building?
4. Can you recommend a sewer cleaner or plumber to help me?
5. What causes my sewer to backup?
6. How can I prevent and/or solve sewer backup problems?
7. For what other types of situations would I contact the City's Water Reclamation Department?
8. Does the City have a recreational vehicle (RV) waste disposal site?
9. Is domestic septage from licensed commercial haulers accepted at the plant?
10. Can I pay my water / sewer bill over the Internet?