Sewer has backed up in my basement. Who do I call?
Notify the Water & Wastewater Department at (302) 366-7000. Once notified, the City will dispatch the sewer truck to check the main sewer line in the street for blockages. If the main is clear, it is the homeowner's responsibility to call a plumber. The City suggests that all homeowners install a backflow preventer or plug in the floor drain to prevent potential backups in the event the main is blocked.

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1. Sewer has backed up in my basement. Who do I call?
2. How do I report a water main break after business hours, on a holiday or weekend?
3. My water is brown. What happened?
4. How do I get the main water shut off valve turned off if it's in need of repairs?
5. How do I pay my water bill?
6. What is a Boil Water Advisory?