The City is also responsible for maintaining the sewer system that brings wastewater to the treatment plant. This includes periodic inspection, cleaning, and repair of the system to ensure that wastewater moves freely and blockages are avoided. The City is responsible for maintaining the main sewer lines. Individual homeowners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their house connections, the lines that run from the building to the City line that is normally located in the street.
If a backup in a City sewer main is affecting your property, please call 207-992-4500 (Bangor Public Works, 24 hours) and the necessary personnel will respond to your emergency.