Project Dry Basement | Columbus Department Of Public Utilities
111 North Front Street, Michael B. Coleman Government Center, Columbus, OH 43215
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.
Required documents
Once reported and program eligibility is established, more information will come in the mail.
Hours
As arranged.
(614) 645-7102
Voice
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.
Fees
None, though rental properties are subject to a health and safety city code inspection for a fee of $240 per unit.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
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.
Last assured
01/15/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Columbus Department Of Public Utilities
Municipally owned public utility agency providing sewer, stormwater, water and public power and streetlighting services.