Why is there is a strong sewer odor in my area?

Sewer odors at catch basins can be caused by rotting leaves, low flow in an adjacent catch basin and inappropriate dumping of dog feces, oil, paint or other pollutants. Residents can help alleviate these odors by never dumping anything into a catch basin. Catch basins are installed to collect rainwater only Please call the DPW at 781-942-9092 or 781-942-9077 and leave your name, phone number and nearest address or street intersection where you smell the sewer odor.

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1. Why is there is a strong sewer odor in my area?
2. Who should I call if I have sewage backup into my home?
3. How much of the sewer service is the homeowner's responsibility?
4. Who do I call to repair the sewer pipe? How do I know if a sewer pipe needs to be repaired?