Yes, the municipality or city can be held liable for a sewage backup, but only if it can be definitively proven that the backup originated from a structural failure, blockage, or negligence within the main municipal public sewer main rather than your private residential lateral line. To establish city liability, a licensed plumber must perform a video camera inspection showing that the obstruction or surcharge occurred beyond your property line in the public main. Verification: Contact your local municipal water authority to file a damage claim and request municipal main maintenance records.
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