City responds after Downtown Temple business owner claims he spent $100K in damages from sewer backup
James Fertsch put up a banner warning people about sewer backup issues, but are those problems really widespread? Author: Andrew Moore Updated: 9:03 PM CDT May 13, 2021
TEMPLE, Texas Three weeks ago, James Firtsch put up a banner on his Temple business that reads, Do not rent or purchase property in Downtown Temple!!
The sign further states the city sewers backup into businesses and that Firtsch has spent over a $100,000 on damages.
Firtsch showed 6 News several payments and invoices on Thursday, including one $17,756 invoice for flooring. He said he had experienced seven backups in the last three years.