| Sewer Department |
 Residential Fat, Oil and Grease . . . the No. 1 cause of sewer backups in homes! Click here for a fact sheet on the proper disposal of F.O.G. |
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| The city provides assistance for city residents and business owners who
have sewer back-up problems. DPW will provide flushing and plunging
services to outside vents and cellar drains. If these services cannot
eliminate the back-up or if they provide only temporary relief,
residents and business owners must then enlist the services of a
plumber. If you have a sewer back-up you should call 448-CITY (2489). |
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| Maintenance of sewer vent pipes and caps (usually located in the front
of the house, near the street) is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Sewer vent caps often become broken or missing. Caps can be obtained at
most hardware stores (True Value) and home improvement stores (Home
Depot). |
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| The city maintains all the street drainage basins (catch basins) within
the City of Syracuse. These drainage basins sometimes become filled
with leaves or debris that inhibit the drainage effectiveness. To
report the location of a catch basin that needs cleaning or repair,
call 448-CITY (2489). |
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