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Project Dry Basement | Columbus Department Of Public Utilities

111 North Front Street, Michael B. Coleman Government Center, Columbus, OH 43215

Columbus single or two-unit duplex properties with at least one backup verified to be related to a city sewer surcharge or blockage reported to the Division of Sewage and Drainage. Not eligible are backups caused by a private property sewer problem, multi-family properties (larger than a two-unit duplex), non-residential properties and those located outside of Columbus.
Once reported and program eligibility is established, more information will come in the mail.
As arranged.
(614) 645-8276

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Telephone. Individuals should report sewer backups as soon as they are aware of them, 24/7 to 645-7102. If the property is determined to be eligible for the program, an application will be mailed.

None, though rental properties are subject to a health and safety city code inspection for a fee of $240 per unit.

Franklin County, Ohio

Description

Program is designed to prevent sewer backups in single and two-family homes due to surcharging in city sewers from heavy rain or sewer blockages. Program provides installation of an approved backflow prevention device on home sewer lines using an approved plumbing contractor.

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LSS 211 Central Ohio

Providing organization

Columbus Department Of Public Utilities

Municipally owned public utility agency providing sewer, stormwater, water and public power and streetlighting services.