How to Report a Sanitary Sewer Backup

Any time a backup occurs, homeowners should first contact Public Works (BEFORE contacting a plumber or sewer service) during normal working hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday:

Public Works Department
Operations Division
702 Edgebrook Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-403-4770

To report emergencies after 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends and holidays, please contact:

Champaign Police Department
217-351-4545