Project Dry Basement | Columbus Department Of Public Utilities
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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Data provided by
LSS 211 Central Ohio
Physical Address
111 North Front Street, Michael B. Coleman Government Center, Columbus, OH 43215
Hours
As arranged.
Voice
Voice
Fax
(614) 645-8019
Application process
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.
Fee
None, though rental properties are subject to a health and safety city code inspection for a fee of $240 per unit.
Eligibility
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.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
Agency info
Columbus Department Of Public Utilities
Municipally owned public utility agency providing sewer, stormwater, water and public power and streetlighting services.