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24-Hour Hotline (612) 673-5625
or call 311 for non-urgent issues

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Sewer and Storm Drains

Minneapolis Sewer Operations maintains and improves the sanitary sewer and storm drainage system in the City of Minneapolis.

Contact the Sewer and Storm Drain 24 Hour Hotline at (612) 673-5625

For urgent problems like:

Sewage back ups in your home through your toilet, tub or floor drain
Suspected breaks in a sanitary sewer or a storm drain structure
Missing manhole covers or other sewer-related issues that may be dangerous

Browse this web pages for more information about sewers and storm drains. Call 311 for non-urgent sewer issues.

Last updated Apr. 6, 2012

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