What if the cause of the backup is not in the main sewer?
If the cause of the backup is somewhere in the service line that connects your home to the main sewer, it is the responsibility of the property owner to hire a licensed plumber to clear the blockage.

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1. What do I do if sewage backs up in my home?
2. Why should I call the Public Works Department first?
3. What if the cause of the backup is not in the main sewer?
4. Is the cost of clearing a blockage in the service line the homeowner's responsibility?
5. Do backwater valves help prevent sewage backing up into my basement?
6. Could an overhead sewer help prevent sewage backing up into my home?