A Sewer Check Valve Can Prevent Damage From Sewer Back-Ups

A Sewer Back Up Can Result In A Flooded Basement And Extensive
Damage. The Ansewer May Be A Sewer Check Valve. In certain areas of the
country a public sewer back up may cause a flooded basement. A public
sewer may back up due to heavy rains or over development in the area.
Other possible causes of a sewer back up could be a high groundater
table, a malfunctioning public sewer, and various other causes as well.
As in all of these cases a sewer back up does not mean that thehouse sewer
is defective or needs to be cleaned. A backwater check valve many times
can be the solution to stopping a flooded basement from happening and
stopping a public sewer back up. A sewer check valve is a one-way valve
that automatically closes and only lets water out, not in, when water
attempts to enter the house sewer system. A backwater check valve (sewer
check valve) is a very simple and dependable device.
Removing dirt or debris from the flapper inside a sewer check valve
is vital for it continue to work properly. Removing four screws with any
number of simple tools provides access to the check valve, with
maintenance only taking minutes.  No special skill or tools are needed,
and this maintenance will ensure many years of dependable operation. It
is also very important that the sewer check valve be installed on the
street side of the house trap. By installing the device in this manner
it will ensure that a public sewer back up never reaches the point of
the house trap where sewerage can possibly leak out.
It is highly recommended that a licensed plumber specializing in
sewer work be used for this type of work. Most reputable plumbers will
have experience installing sewer check valves professionally and
successfully for many years and have a long list of satisfied customers.

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