| Backflow prevention is a means whereby you can eliminate
flooding in the city sewer system from backing up into your basement or
house.
Flooding in the sewer system can be caused by blockage in the sewer
lines or by an overload of the lines caused by infiltration of rain water
into the sewer system.
We do everything we can to eliminate flooding of the sewer system, but
the age of the system makes it almost impossible to eliminate all flooding
of the sewer lines.
Until such time as the city sewer system can be completely renovated,
at a cost of millions of dollars, flooding of sewer lines will continue to
be an occasional problem in some parts of town.
City ordinances require installation of backflow preventers in any
service line connecting a building to the city sewer system which may be
subject to flooding.
Basically, if the lowest drain in your home or business is at an
elevation below that of the city street, your home or business is subject
to flooding and you should consider installing a backflow preventer in
your sewer line.
If you question if you need a backflow preventer, please call us at our
main office during regular working hours. We will be glad to come to your home or business and
advise you as to whether or not backflow prevention is necessary for you. |
