Sewers
Sewer System Knowledge Base
What is the difference between a septic sewer system and public sewer service? Does a septic system need to get pumped out? What other types of sewer systems are there and which is best?
what kind of residential sewer system compressor pump do I need? I recently bought a house with its own personal sewer system. My toilet started backing up and bubbling when I run water out of the tub. I now noticed that the compressor umb is not running. What is wrong. I think the pump not running is the problem, but I do not know where and what kindof pumb to buy. I took the serial number and part number off the not working pump? Where should I go from here. signed female cavewoman.
How often do you clean (snake) your sewer system at home? Typically, I clean (snake) my sewer once a year. There are 3 of us living in the house. Does anyone have any alternative advice or suggestions of the time frame of sewer maintenance. By the way I live in a city where we are connected to a sewer system.
How much would a sanitary sewer system cost? how much would the tank of a sanitary sewer system cost if it holds 31,000 gallons? i mean septic, lol. yes eptic tank and made of concrete.
Are most of the americans homes sewer system located in the home? Seems most of the homes have the sewer system back up located in the home, is this normal?
How to care for an aerobic sewer system? I recently bought a house and it has an aerobic sewer system. I do not know anything about them. What regular maintence is required? When it goes off the water smells...what does this mean? And what do i do? Thank you!
what is the drawbacks on using a lagoon as a sewer system, and is there another way to do this? I am looking at a log house and it has a greenhouse on the property, 17 acres and a detached garage with an extra barn for storage. It has well water and a lagoon for a sewer system. That is the only thing i am not sure about. Serious answers only please.
How do I hook up to town sewer system.? I have a septic system. And i would like to hook up to town sewer system.I am allready hook to town water
how much does a new aerobic sewer system cost? I need a new sewer system. We have water (dirty septic water) sitting in the back yard so I think it's time to replace the system. I live on the gulf coast of Texas and just wanting a round-about price. Thanks
What is the useful life of a sewer pipe and wastewater system components? I am trying to valuate sewer pipes for GASB 34 reporting and can't find enough sources to give a definite answer. I need the useful life for water systems and sewer systems (pipes) Please give me a source for this so I can report with it. Thanks
I need to connect to my neighbors sewer system? My neighbor has a sewer manhole on his property about 100 yards from my property. It is a straight line downhill so no flow issues. How would i go about connecting to the city system on his property. What do i need to know? How much might it cost? Thoughts
Southwestern Bell Damaged My Sewer System, What Should I Do? I recently purchased a home and had the water utilities turned on. I noticed that the toliet would not flush. I called a plumber and after he unclogged the main sewer line. We noticed that it is a telephone wire running through the sewer system drain pipe going into the city sewer system. A couple of years ago the telephone company ran new wires under ground all around the city. And apparently who every dug the trenches, trenched through my sewer line. I need information n What should I do, and how do I contact there corporate office. And what should I say?
Does a Modad (Mechanical Sewer System) have a drainfield? I know they are very large tanks, about 1000 gal.? I know Modad sewer systems are large tanks, maybe 1,000 gallons, but surely they have a drain and drainfield of some type. Any answer would be very much appreciated.
What were the positive and negative impacts on human health as a result of the london sewer system being built The question refers to the first sewer systems built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette.
Is a church in Alberta liable for sewer tax even if it does not use the sewer system? The church is in a hamlet and is not used frequently. It still has an outhouse and no plans for installing indoor plumbing.
How do I get info on a towns sewer system? I have to do a report on it it for science. What are some good websites?
what is the difference between septic system and sewer system toilets.? Someone said that you cant flush ANYTHING except toilet paper (and excretion) down a septic system. (I don't know what else you would flush down there anyway?????) so what is the difference between the two
How do you know if you're on a septic tank or city sewer system? How would you know? No, I don't live in the country or have a well. I live in neighborhood with about 200+ houses all over.
what is the best way to seal a correded cast iron sewer system that has abs draining into it.? I tried to seal it with an epoxy and quickcrete but that didn't work am I better off to replace the whole line or is there a less expensive fix?
I understand India's sewer system is subpar. Do people still dump feces out the window in buckets there? I'm trying to understand why there is so much typhoid and malaria, things of that nature. Is it due to poor sanitation or hygiene? I also understand trash doesn't get collected very much and it builds up and stenches.
Can flushing semen down the toilet clog the sewer system or do anything bad? Please answer. I read that it can in the shower so I was wondering if it could in the toilet
Can flushing semen filled toilet paper clog the sewer system like in the shower? Please answer only if you know or sure.
Are there really alligators in the NYC sewer system? I've always wondered this. I think it would be so cool. I would go down there and play with them.
Does anyone know the name of the book about people living underground in the sewer system? Really random/general question but that's all the info I have. Thanks. Ahh, found it. It's The Mole People: Life In The Tunnels Beneath New York City. Thanks all.
What is the Mario/Luigi game where they're running around a sewer system? Thought it was called "pipeline", but can't find it anywhere. Aim is to kill all the tortoises/crabs and grab all the coins.
How can I fix a clogged vent pipe for my sewer system? The drains gurgle after flushing the toilet.
Your Question Can flushing semen down the toilet clog the sewer system or do anything bad? Please answer. I heard it does something chemicaly I read that it can in the shower so I was wondering if it could in the toilet
Why police, firefighters, roads, the sewer system, public schools and the military do not constitute socialism? Please give an example of what does constitute socialism, and what damage does such socialist institution inflict on the society and through what mechanism. Liberals are welcome to answer, at least those who were awake in politcal science class.
the roots of my neighbor's very old trees are a problem to me they are growing into my sewer system,? they also are growing under my concrete walkway, causing cracks and uneven surfaces . Is there anything I can do that won't harm the trees?
who would you contact to report a person who pours oil into the sewer system twice a week? poluting the river with oil. i need to know who to report this to .
Are there alligators living in the sewer system in NYC? I saw a show on the history channel last pm about this subject but fell asleep before they gave their final conclusion.
replacement of sewer system? if one had to replace one's sewer system does anyone know an approx of how much that would be or where one could find out how much it would be?????
Bank convoy robbed from the sewer system? there is a movie where a gang which includes a movie or special effects guy rob a bank convoy, making believe the assault is coming from the rooftops and acrually coming at it from the sewer system, which they also use to escape. Anyone can come up with the title? (I believe 60's or early 70's film)
new house in country and we have a sand sewer system??? I have never before heard of it before and was wondering if anyone else had and what it is and is it costly??? any help greatly appreciated, thanks:)
what kind of sewer system does NYC have? NYC Sewer system
Does San Diego have a combined sewer system? combined meaning storm drains also fall into sanitary sewers
have a 5th wheel trailer with a thetford flush toilet, im hooked up to a sewer system. just yesterday tried to? flush toilet and no water would circulate into toilet when pulling flusher hanle, could you tell me what is wrong?
Every major city as a complex sewer system. Mathine gas is produced in all of them , so why do we not collect? it and use it to make electric power with and not vent it into the air were it is a green house gas?
I have a sewer pump that emits odors in the home. I am on a sewer -not a septic system.how do I fix it? my sewer pump pushes the waste up from my basement to the sanitary sewer.when the wind is blowing from a certain direction, the house smells of sewer waste.what could be causing this problem?
Public Sewer,Septic Tank And Cesspit System? How can I tell if my property uses one of these sewer system?
How expensive are aerobic sewer systems? Can they be changed to septic? I'm house hunting for my first house. There's one I'm interested in. It has an aerobic sewer system. Will these systems make my electric bill high? Also, how much does it cost per month or year for a maintainance contract? I know nothing about this stuff. Can they be changed back over to septic? If anyone knows the real cost per month to own these let me know. I've researched and found that they are more maintainance and money to operate. Just want to know how much? Want to know if I should disregard this house because of this system. I don't anticipate having a lot of extra money every month to deal unexpected things like this. Thanks in advance for any help!
looking for some one who knows what a dry sewer means new sewer system coming to my town? DEQ said some thing about a dry sewer because we don't have the waste water treatment plant yet so what is a dry sewer system can any one explain it to me need to know before next meeting which is July 29th can't seem to find the answer any where
Is flood a result of having low profile Engineer who's liable for sewer system design to catch storm water? City engineers are liable to dispose storm water to prevent flood
what different kind of sewer systems r there? I have to put a sewer system on my land, with three bedroom, one bath mobile home. The land is very wet and doesnt drain very well. What would be the best septic system for me?
Sewer system subculture? Is i possible to live in the sewer systems like the teenage mutant ninja turtles? Are the sewers big enough to live in? Is it possible to go building to building via the sewers?
How does a sump pump with in relation to a drainage system and sewer system? Does the stuff from the toilet & sink go in the sewer system and whatever water that seeps in from the ground go in the drainage system, or are they connected? If it all goes into the same system what is a sump pump for? Does it just deal with overflow (and the thought being no poop will rise that high)? What does it mean in one of the drains in the basement is flooding but the sump pump doesn't have a lot of water in it? Is there a clog between the drain and the sump pump or in the sewer? D'oh! I meant "How does a sump pump WORK in relation..."
How would granting a sewer easement through my property for an adjacent lot affect my property value? A builder has an adjacent 10+ acre site he wants to develop. He needs sewer access and my property is the best site to tie into the sewer system. I'm concerned allowing this easement will negatively affect my property value when I want to sell.
What's the protocol to fill or remove an unused sewer system in LA - St. Martin Parish? We live in St. Martin Parish in Louisiana and we have an old, unused sewer system on our property. It's basically a large tire-size (in diameter) hole in the ground with a flimsy, rusted cover that's not secured and has holes rusted through it. There's no telling what's in there; we'd love to just fill the hole and call it a day but something tells me that's not proper protocol. Does anyone know how to handle this? Who would I contact? My water company is too small to even have a website and they never answer their phone. Help! All suggestions/ideas/comments welcome.
Can someone indefinitely use broken sewer pipes without backups? There has been leakage from my uphill neighbors' sewer pipes for many years. But where is the sewage (plus roof water going into it) going? Their plumber has not been able to find out where their sewer connects to the sewer system. Could it just be a big septic leaching system in their back yard, with the earth acting a sponge, bring all that diluted fecal coliform water down through my property? Is that where all the water, etc. is going?
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