Basement flooding caused by sewer backups is damaging, expensive and a common occurrence in towns across the United States. Especially susceptible are low-lying properties.
A common approach for preventing basement flooding is the installation of a backflow prevention valve system. A backflow prevention valve system is a mechanical device installed on the 4-inch outlet pipe between the building and the mainline sewer. While offering some protection from sewage flowing back into private property, when the device is activated in the closed position, wastewater from the property cannot be discharged. Toilets, sinks, showers, washers, dishwashers or any appliance that discharges wastewater should not be used.
The grinder pump station allows water to be used inside the home while prevented backflow from the sewer system.
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common approach for preventing basement flooding is the installation of
a backflow prevention valve system. A backflow prevention valve system
is a mechanical device installed on the 4-inch outlet pipe between the
building and the mainline sewer - See more at:
http://www.pump-zone.com/topics/pumps/pumps/grinder-pumps-basement-flood-prevention#sthash.qmyytJ5X.dpuf
A
common approach for preventing basement flooding is the installation of
a backflow prevention valve system. A backflow prevention valve system
is a mechanical device installed on the 4-inch outlet pipe between the
building and the mainline sewer - See more at:
http://www.pump-zone.com/topics/pumps/pumps/grinder-pumps-basement-flood-prevention#sthash.qmyytJ5X.dpuf
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Some flooding damages are huge and cannot be controlled by homeowners. It requires professional plumber.
ReplyDeleteSewer Repair
Hi John, You're right -- there are situations that are beyond the control of the homeowner. For this case study, we found a few locations where the property was a low-lying site site and basements flooded because of backups from the combined sewer during heavy rainstorms.
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