Millcreek, Salt Lake County
Water damage help in Millcreek
Millcreek, home to about 63,926 people (Census 2025 estimate), runs along the east side of the valley south of Salt Lake City. The number here reaches an independent restoration contractor that works in Millcreek.
Local picture
Your sewer lateral is yours, even under the street
Mt. Olympus Improvement District provides sewer service in Millcreek. Its rules say every portion of a service lateral is owned and maintained by the owner of the building it serves, including the parts under a public road or easement (Mt. Olympus). A backup caused by a blocked lateral is a job for a plumber or drain contractor; the district's 24-hour emergency line is 801-262-2907.
Water comes from one of three suppliers depending on the address: Salt Lake City Public Utilities, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District or Holliday Water Co. (city public works page).
Who handles what
Utilities and permits in Millcreek
Checked on official pages on 1 November 2026. Confirm with the provider on your bill if you're near a boundary.
| Need | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | Salt Lake City Public Utilities 801-483-6900, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District 801-565-4300 or Holliday Water Co. 801-277-2893, by address (source) |
| Sewer | Mt. Olympus Improvement District, 801-262-2904; emergency service 801-262-2907 (source) |
| Building permits | Millcreek Building Department, 1330 E Chambers Ave, 801-214-2700. A permit is required for all construction except listed finish work such as painting, tiling, carpeting and cabinets (source) |
| Salt Lake City water customers: main break | Salt Lake City Public Utilities dispatch, 801-483-6700 |
If water is in the house
First steps
- Close the main shut-off
- Sewage coming up: stop all water use, then call Mt. Olympus at 801-262-2907
- Move belongings out of the water if it is safe
- Take photos before cleanup
- Call for an independent restoration contractor
Services
Help for Millcreek homes
- Water Damage RestorationExtraction, drying to measured readings, then the rebuild of whatever had to come out.Read more
- Water Extraction & DryingStanding water out, then air movers and dehumidifiers until the readings say dry.Read more
- Frozen & Burst PipesA split line in a cold wall or crawlspace, often found only when it thaws.Read more
- Flooded Basement CleanupWater across a finished or unfinished basement floor, from inside or outside the house.Read more
- Sewage Backup CleanupWastewater from a floor drain, toilet or tub: treated as contaminated from the start.Read more
- Storm & Roof Leak DamageRain, snowmelt or ice finding a way through the roof, a window well or a door.Read more
- Appliance & Water Heater LeaksWater heaters, washer hoses, dishwashers, ice makers and AC drain lines.Read more
- Fire & Smoke DamageSoot, smoke odor and the water used to put the fire out.Read more
- Mold RemediationGrowth after a leak or a damp basement, removed at the source.Read more
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