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A sewer backup creates a stressful and emotional situation for the homeowner or renter. It can cause health and safety concerns and significant property loss.
Homeowners' insurance policies may include or exclude damage resulting from sewer backups. Check with your home insurer regarding this coverage.
The Village of Menomonee Falls makes every effort to respond to the resident when a sewer backup occurs. See our emergency information page before calling a plumber. We also have measures in place to prevent backups including:
If the problem is in the lateral, we recommend that you obtain several plumbing estimates.