Who checks sewer backups?
Sewer backups are an emergency and should be reported immediately to the Stanwood Public Works Department at (360) 629-9781. For after hours, weekends or holiday occurrences call the City of Stanwood after hour emergency callback line at (360) 683-7227. If the cause of the sewer backup is on private property, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to have a licensed plumber fix the problem.