What do I do if my sewer is backing up into my house?

If you notice that you have a sewer backup in your drains, please call Public Works at 208-746-1316 extension 0 or email publicworks@cityoflewiston.org. City personnel will troubleshoot. If the City’s main is flowing, the homeowner will then have to contact a plumber to correct the problem.

Please note: If you are a customer of the Central Orchards Sewer District (COSD), you will have to contact them directly at 208-746-9689 with your request as the City does not maintain their wastewater system. 

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1. How do I report a manhole cover that is loose?
2. What are the Department of Public Works and the property owner responsibilities for the sewer?
3. What do I do if my sewer is backing up into my house?
4. What do I need to do in order to connect to the City’s sewer system?
5. What is an equity buy-in fee?