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Talk with a restoration company near Murray about sewage in your Murray home.
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What a Murray Caller Gets From One Call
One Phone Number
A single call covers sewer backup questions for Murray homes, rentals, and businesses.
A Restoration Company Near Murray
You speak with a local water damage restoration company that works in Murray, UT.
Murray Sewer Knowledge
The sewer provider, the owner's lateral rule, the permit office, and housing age, each with its source.
An Estimate in Writing
The restoration company inspects the damage, measures the moisture, and then gives you a written estimate.
Drying Checked by Reading
Moisture readings track wet materials against the drying goals named in the IICRC S500 standard.
Permitted Repairs
A repair that needs a permit runs through the Murray City Building Division, with its inspections.
Sewage Work Sorted by Job
These 5 pages cover the jobs in a Murray backup, and sewage cleanup services sorts them by what you see.
Sewage Cleanup and Sanitizing
See how Category 3 cleanup runs before you hire.
Sewage-Damaged Drywall and Flooring Removal
Learn which drywall, insulation, carpet, and pad come out.
Sewage Backup Cleanup Cost Factors
See the 6 price factors before you approve work.
Commercial Sewage Cleanup
Know what restaurants and retail spaces face after sewage.
Backup Sources Inside Murray Properties
These 5 pages start from where your sewage came up, and the sewage backup emergency pages add first steps.
Sewer Backup After Heavy Rain
Learn whether a storm backup counts as flood.
Main Sewer Line Backup
Whose line backed up, and who cleans the rooms.
Floor Drain Backup
What a backed-up drain means, and who answers.
Toilet Sewage Overflow
What cleanup remains after the plumber clears the line.
Shared Stack Backup in a Condo or Apartment
Owner, association, and landlord duties under Utah law.
What We Track on Murray Sewers
We track 4 Murray records that change your first decisions.
Your Sewer Provider
Murray City Wastewater runs over 136 miles of pipe, yet your provider depends on where your property sits. Murray's billing page also names the Cottonwood, Mt. Olympus, Midvalley, and Taylorsville-Bennion districts. Murray Utility Billing at (801) 264-2626 sorts your address.
No-Fault Assistance
Murray City's sewer plan offers No-fault Sewage Backup Assistance up to $10,000 per dwelling or business unit when City facilities caused the backup. Its 6 exclusions include a fully insured loss, owner fault, and storms or floods. Accepting payment releases your claims against the City, and we found no public form, so ask Murray Public Services.
Housing Age
Murray's median home dates to 1978, against 1986 for Salt Lake County, per Census data. US EPA's renovation program covers paid work on paint in homes built before 1978, so ask about your walls.
Basement Share
US EIA reports a basement in 57% of Utah homes, against 30% nationally. Tell your restoration company whether your Murray basement is finished.
Ask how each record changes your job, and read how to check a restoration company before you hire.
Your Murray Sewer Lateral, Part by Part
You own the sewer lateral from your building to the City's main, per Murray's notice. The property line on the drawing marks your lot edge, not a change of owner.
The Home's Drain
Your indoor drains feed the lateral at your building, where Murray's notice starts the owner's line. FEMA describes backed-up water flowing out through toilets or drains.
The Cleanout
Your cleanout sits on the lateral, between the sidewalk and the structure under Murray's specifications. Those specifications recommend a spot near the structure and call for it to stay visible and accessible.
The Lateral Under the Yard
You own and maintain this stretch, including roots, grease, and breaks, per Murray's notice. Murray's sewer plan says the City does not own or maintain laterals.
The Lateral Under the Street and Right of Way
You still own the pipe under the sidewalk, park strip, and roadway, per the same notice. Its place in the public right of way does not move the maintenance to the City.
The City Main
Murray City maintains the public main in the street or easement. A City operator checks the upper and lower manholes after your complaint, then says whether the backup sits in your lateral.
What Your Restoration Company Does in Each Murray Backup
| Murray situation | What your restoration company does |
|---|---|
| Sewage at a floor drain or toilet while the City's main still flows | Murray's operator points you to a plumber for the lateral. Your restoration company then cleans the floor drain backup or toilet sewage overflow area. |
| A backed-up City main under your street | Murray's procedure has the City clean the line. Your restoration company records your rooms and materials after a main sewer line backup. |
| A backup during a long winter or spring storm | Murray's 2009 master plan ties those storms to higher peak flows. Your restoration company notes what entered after a sewer backup after heavy rain. |
| Sewage on finished walls and carpet in a Murray basement | CDC says to discard drywall and insulation contaminated with sewage. Your restoration company lists those items for basement sewage cleanup. |
| A shared stack backup in a Murray condo or apartment building | Buildings with 2 or more units hold 35.1% of Murray's housing. Your restoration company documents each unit after a condo sewage backup. |
3 Steps From Your Call
- 1
Call the Number
Call, and describe where the sewage came up in your Murray property.
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Talk With a Restoration Company Near Murray
Speak with a local water damage restoration company, and ask what it checks first.
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Receive a Written Estimate Once the Inspection Ends
That company inspects the sewage damage, reads the moisture, and hands you a written estimate.
3 Water Categories and Where Sewage Sits
Sewage sits in Category 3 under ANSI/IICRC S500, Fifth Edition (2021), and your restoration company determines the category at your property.
The full wording sits in the paid ANSI/IICRC S500 text, and the public excerpts do not quote it.
Local question: a leak on a supply line fed by Murray City Water. Your restoration company checks the source and what the water touched.
S500 Section 10.6.7, as IICRC quotes it, lets Category 1 work proceed without contamination controls.
IICRC's public pages leave this wording to the paid standard, so we state only what they say about the work.
Local question: snowmelt water near Little Cottonwood Creek in May or June. IICRC says weather water is not automatically Category 3, so your restoration company assesses it on site.
Section 10.6.7 groups Category 2 with Category 3: remediation comes before drying, with contamination controls.
S500 describes heavily contaminated water that can carry harmful agents. Its examples include sewage and wasteline backflow from beyond any trap.
Local example: sewage from your Murray lateral or the City's main coming up a basement drain.
Contamination controls and remediation come before drying, and CDC says to discard contaminated drywall and insulation.
Edition logged: ANSI/IICRC S500, Fifth Edition (2021), as IICRC quotes it in a position statement dated February 10, 2026. The wording for Category 1 and Category 2 stays in the paid text.
Local Knowledge Behind the Call
Main or Lateral Check
Murray Public Works takes your report at (801) 270-2440 in working hours and (801) 264-9669 after hours. Murray's 2025 audit records 2 sewer overflows, both from private systems.
Lateral Repair Inspection
Murray requires an inspection each time your lateral is repaired or installed, with 24 hours of notice to (801) 270-2440.
Building Division and Code Editions
Murray City Building Division answers at (801) 270-2431. Its notice sets the 2024 International Plumbing Code from July 1, 2026 and keeps the 2021 International Residential Code.
City Claim Deadline
Murray City's claim form says your claim must be filed within one year, citing Utah Code 63G-7-402. An attorney can advise you on your rights.
Owners and Renters
Murray renters hold 35.3% of occupied homes. Tell your restoration company who owns your building.
Creeks and Flood Zones
About 2.0% of Murray sits in a special flood hazard area, along Little Cottonwood Creek, Big Cottonwood Creek, and the Jordan River. Your restoration company records whether sewage or creek water entered.
6 Cost Factors for a Murray Sewage Job
These 6 factors set your written estimate, and we found no public source with a price range. See sewage backup cleanup cost.
Water Category
S500 Section 10.6.7 pairs Category 3 work with contamination controls, such as containment barriers. Ask whether your estimate lists them.
Affected Area
S500 Section 10.5 gathers the size of the area. Your Murray estimate follows the rooms the sewage reached.
Materials Removed
Your estimate changes with the drywall, insulation, and carpet involved, as sewage damaged drywall removal explains.
Time and Temperature
S500 Section 12.2.6 says time and temperature can affect the category. Tell your restoration company when you first saw the sewage.
Heating and Cooling System
US EPA says not to run an affected HVAC system. Tell your restoration company whether sewage touched your ducts or furnace.
Home Age
US EPA's paint rule and Utah's asbestos rules turn on build date. Give your restoration company your build year.
Most standard homeowners policies do not cover water from backed-up drains or sewers, per the Utah Insurance Department. Coverage comes through an endorsement for an added premium, and Murray City offers no lateral insurance. Read our sewer backup insurance questions, and ask which records your insurer wants.
Find Your Sewer, Water, Power, and Permit Offices
Pick your town to highlight its row for Murray or 7 nearby cities. A cell without a confirmed public record reads Confirm with the city.
| Town | Sewer | Water | Power and gas | Permit office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | Murray City Wastewater; Cottonwood, Mt. Olympus, Midvalley, and Taylorsville-Bennion districts by address | Murray City Water; Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District; Salt Lake City Public Utilities | Murray City Power; Rocky Mountain Power; Enbridge Gas Utah | Murray City Building Division |
| Millcreek | Mt. Olympus Improvement District; Cottonwood Improvement District in part | Salt Lake City Public Utilities; Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District; Holliday Water Co. | Rocky Mountain Power; Enbridge Gas Utah | Millcreek Building Department |
| Taylorsville | Kearns Improvement District in part. Confirm with the city | Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District | Rocky Mountain Power; Enbridge Gas Utah | Confirm with the city |
| Midvale | Midvalley Sewer District; Cottonwood Improvement District. Confirm with the city | Midvale City; Sandy City; Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | Rocky Mountain Power; Enbridge Gas Utah | Confirm with the city |
| Holladay | Mt. Olympus Improvement District. Confirm with the city | Salt Lake City Public Utilities; Holladay Water; Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | Rocky Mountain Power; Enbridge Gas Utah | Confirm with the city |
| Cottonwood Heights | Cottonwood Improvement District | Salt Lake City Public Utilities; Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | Rocky Mountain Power; Enbridge Gas Utah | Confirm with the city |
| West Jordan | West Jordan City; Kearns and Jordan Basin districts in part | West Jordan City; Kearns and Taylorsville-Bennion districts in part | Rocky Mountain Power; Enbridge Gas Utah | West Jordan Building and Safety |
| South Salt Lake | South Salt Lake City; Mt. Olympus Improvement District south of 3300 South | South Salt Lake City; Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District; Salt Lake City Public Utilities | Rocky Mountain Power; Enbridge Gas Utah | South Salt Lake Building Permits |
Your sewer or water bill names the provider that serves your address. Your Salt Lake County tax bill points to your city, and your city holds your permit office.
Sewage Pages for 7 Nearby Cities
Each city page states what public records confirm, and only 6 of the 7 share a boundary with Murray. See sewage cleanup near Murray to read your bills.
Millcreek
Mt. Olympus claim steps, owner-held laterals, and the Millcreek Building Department, sorted by address.
Taylorsville
Confirm your Taylorsville sewer district from the bill, then ask who answers for which damage.
Midvale
Find your Midvale sewer provider, then sort landlord, owner, and district roles before cleanup.
Holladay
Older Holladay homes meet Mt. Olympus lateral rules, so sort the line from the cleanup.
Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Improvement District inventories main line damage, and you arrange the private cleanup.
West Jordan
West Jordan splits main and lateral responsibility in writing, so name the blockage first.
South Salt Lake
Your side of 3300 South sets your South Salt Lake sewer provider and claim route.
Address Not on This List
Find your sewer provider and permit office through your bills.
Who Calls About a Murray Sewer Backup
Homeowners With Sewage Below Grade
You see sewage on a lower floor, and Murray's notice puts the lateral in your name.
Owners of Older Homes
Your home near Vine Street predates 1978, and Murray calls for a camera inspection before an old lateral returns to use.
Condo and Townhome Owners
Your Murray building shares a stack, and Utah Code 57-8-7 splits duties unless your declaration says otherwise.
Renters
You rent in Murray, and the Utah Insurance Department says your policy does not cover the dwelling.
Restaurants and Small Businesses
Your Murray business has sewage on the floor. Start with commercial sewage cleanup.
Questions Before You Call
One call gets you connected.
Is Sewer Backup Covered by Homeowners Insurance in Utah?
No, not under most standard homeowners policies, per the Utah Insurance Department. Your restoration company documents the damage, so ask which photos it provides.
Who Pays in Murray, the City or the Property Owner?
The owner carries the lateral under Murray's notice, so a lateral blockage stays with you. A backup the City traces to its facilities can qualify for its No-fault program, with a release of claims. Ask Murray Public Services about your case.
Can Anyone Price a Murray Sewage Job Before the Inspection?
No, because the job depends on what the sewage reached. Your restoration company prices the work after it inspects and measures. Ask what its estimate lists.
Is a Professional Necessary After a Murray Sewer Backup?
Yes for sewage damage, per US EPA, which says to call in a professional experienced with contaminated water. Your restoration company handles sewage cleanup and sanitizing. Ask which materials it plans to remove.
Can My Household Stay Home During a Sewage Backup?
No Murray or Utah source sets a single rule. CDC says to keep children and pets away until cleanup ends, and Be Ready Utah says to avoid rooms where water covers outlets. Ask your restoration company about the site safety survey S500 lists.
What Happens When I Call This Number?
You speak with a local water damage restoration company about the sewage in your property. Independent companies near Murray, UT set the price and do the work.
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Call and speak with a water damage restoration company serving Murray about the water in your home.
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