Reporting Sewer Problems

Any Plum Island residents experiencing sewer problems from their house should call their local police departments after hours to dispatch a call crew to their problem. Any loud vacuum noises like a howling or loud whistling heard, or just a continuous rush of air into the candy cane or vent usually indicate a problem. Newburyport Plum Island residents should call the Newburyport Police non emergency number at (978) 465-4444 or (978) 462-4411. Newbury residents of Plum Island should call Newbury Police after hours at (978) 462-4440.

Because this sewer system is Vacuum pressure calling outside Sewer service companies to clean or rod out your lines will not help and could result in more damage to the system, unless the problem is inside your home pipes and when the above symptoms are heard or seen the Sewer Department should be called first.

The Newburyport Sewer Department can be reached Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm.

Newburyport Sewer Department telephone number (978) 465-4422 or (978) 465-4461.