Maumee sits on the Maumee River across from Perrysburg, southwest of Toledo. The city says much of the extra water in its sanitary sewers comes from private property: leaking clay sewer leads, footer drains, downspouts and sump pumps tied into the sanitary line. That mix sends storm water into the sewer and can push it back into basements. If water got into your Maumee home, call (567) 290-1980 to be connected with a local restoration company for a free quote.
Maumee's sewer remediation program
In 2020, Maumee reported to the Ohio EPA that it had been releasing combined storm water and sewage into the Maumee River during wet weather to keep sewage out of basements. The state ordered the city to stop. Maumee's council adopted a remediation program in August 2025, and a court approved the city's consent decree with the Ohio EPA on October 8, 2025. The city estimates the full program at $176 million in today's dollars, according to the City of Maumee.
For homeowners, the program works like this:
- A free city sewer inspection. City sewer staff check your floor drains, sump connections and the condition of the lateral pipe running to the street. It takes about an hour, an adult must be home, and you remove the cleanout cap beforehand.
- Owner repairs, with help. If the inspection finds a problem, the owner is responsible for fixing it. The program offers grants and loans. In 2025, households earning under $198,008 could get a 100% grant for eligible work, and higher earners up to 80%, with the share moving to a sliding scale in later years.
- Two quotes. The city requires two or more repair quotes for work inside the home.
Questions go to the city's sewer conveyance office at 419-897-7127 or conveyance@maumee.org.
How this affects water damage cleanup
The sewer program is about preventing the next backup. It doesn't pay to clean up the one you just had. If sewage came up your floor drain, you still need cleanup, disinfecting and drying, and your insurance coverage decides who pays. The Lucas County Sanitary Engineer advises Maumee homeowners to check that their policy lists a sanitary sewer backup rider (City of Maumee FAQ).
A restoration company that photographs where the water came in, such as the floor drain or a sump connection, gives you records that are useful for both your claim and your city inspection.
| Local factor | What applies in Maumee | How it affects the job or price |
|---|---|---|
| Sewer program | Free city inspection of floor drains, sump connections and laterals; grants and loans for required repairs (City of Maumee). | Fixing a sump tie-in or lateral can lower the odds of a repeat backup. |
| Contact | Sewer conveyance office, 419-897-7127, conveyance@maumee.org. | Ask whether your street has had recent backups or overflow events. |
| Insurance | County Sanitary Engineer advises checking for a sewer backup rider. | Without one, sewage cleanup may come out of pocket. |
| Uptown District | First area for sewer lateral lining work; older homes and businesses. | Older basements may need more tear-out and drying time. |
Water or sewage in your Maumee basement? Call for a quote.
Call (567) 290-1980What does cleanup cost in Maumee?
Most homeowners pay $1,384 to $6,382 for water damage restoration, according to Angi's 2025 national data. Sewage costs more than clean water. Those figures aren't Maumee quotes; your free quote is the number that counts. The cost guide has the details.
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Nearby areas
Perrysburg sits across the river, and Toledo's south side and Holland are a short drive away. All are listed on the areas page. Sylvania shares the same county wastewater plant as Maumee. Point Place faces lake flooding instead.