How do Milwaukee and Madison treat a backup call?
Madison's crews check and clean the main on every call, while Milwaukee asks owners to report a backwater to its sewer operations unit.
In both cities, a main that runs normally points to the lateral, and the owner arranges the work.
Southeast Wisconsin: Milwaukee
Brick bungalows, breweries and lakefront duplexes define the metro.
Local page: Milwaukee. Crews also take calls from Wauwatosa, West Allis, Shorewood, Waukesha and Whitefish Bay.
South-central Wisconsin: Madison
An isthmus between lakes, with a student population and a lively restaurant scene.
Local page: Madison. Callers also reach us from Middleton, Fitchburg, Monona, Sun Prairie and Verona.
What causes Wisconsin sewer backups?
Frost, roots and rain. Wisconsin's cold winters and wet springs test older clay laterals.
Frost shifts joints, trees reach them, and clear water entering sanitary sewers adds load. Available here: tree root removal, storm drain jetting, commercial grease line jetting, and sewer backup help. Need a different state? Start at the areas we serve.