Sewers
Sewer System Knowledge Base
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
How can I fix a clogged vent pipe for my sewer system? The drains gurgle after flushing the toilet.
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 .
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?????
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
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?
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
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?
This question is for plumbers only please. Why does my bathroom sink smell of sewer every once in a while? I bought the property with a violation that the sewer system needs to be connected to the city sewer. I don't understand but I'm thinking this has something to do with my problem.
Small water/sewer system grants??? Where could I go to find out about grants for funding small water systems/sewer systems?
What is needed for an upflow drain system for basement bath/laundry? What is needed to flush and drain water into a sewer system that is halfway up the wall structure?
does anyone know about sewer lagoons? I am building a home in central missouri outside any city limits. I am finding out that all of the people around here have lagoons for there sewer instead of septic tanks. There is no public sewer system out here. My question does anyone know if these are safe and how to build one. My husband and I are building 98% of this house ourselves.
the water that they use for the sprinkler system is that sewer water??? i was just wondering because this morning i went outside and the sprinklers where on and it smelled like cow manuer and then again that would be dangerous if that was poop because some kids play in it,and it also gets on our patio furniture outside such as our chairs and our table and that has alot of bacteria.oh and one last thing could you tell me why they use that type of water and not fresh water. thankyou so much!!!
Can sewer gas leak into bathroom pipes? Any plumbers out there who can help explain these bad smells? I have noticed for quite some time that occasionally, my bathroom has a strong vial smell, almost like raw sewage. No, this is not typical "bathroom odors", it is unbearably strong. I figured out it is coming from the toilet. This happens even when the toilet has not been used for several hours. I have a city sewer system, not a septic tank. What could be causing this? Can gases leak up from the sewer system? Any ideas? It seems to be getting worse and worse. Please help!! Thanks guys! It definately seems to be coming from the toilet area. One question however, if it was a problem with the wax ring (I replaced it about 6 months ago due to a leak) wouldn't there be water leaking as well? Re "Skippy's" answer. NO! Roaches?? Can they come up through the sewer pipes? OMG If that's the case, I'm all over replacing that wax ring again!
in ky., what are laws of sewer systems, or advise where can find them,? have sewer system in home ,was put in by pervous own, sewer pipe runs into footer drains. need to know laws and what can be done. bought house in feb. this year, thought sewer system was ok. didnot know it ran into footer drains.
Any one in either Navarre or Crestview had any "community sewer" problems? I've asked a similar question today earlier, but if any one out there who live in that area and has community sewer for their house, please help. I am going to buy a house and need help on some info with community sewer systems. I had some answers earlier, and thank you guys so much. But just wondering if might be some one from same area I am trying to buy a house at?
When did the Dutch throw Morality into the sewer system? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/03/13/wgay113.xml Dutch council officials will permit gay sex in public areas but fine dog owners who let their pets off the leash in Amsterdam's Vondelpark. Why should we try to impose something that is actually impossible to impose, which also causes little bother for others and for a certain group actually means much pleasure?", he said.
Has any one had any experiences with "community" sewer systems? I am buying a new house and it has one, just wondering if it is good or bad, or how does it work?
A toilet in my house is blocked (we have a sewer system)? Is there anything I can buy to pour down and unclog the drain because plunging isn't working....
If we were intelligently designed, why is it that our fun zones are also used as the body's sewer system? I did steal this idea from Neil de Grasse Tyson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_nqySMvkcw I did steal this idea from Neil de Grasse Tyson. I think this is where I first heard him say it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_nqySMvkcw
Does this law mean it's illegal to vomit in a toilet if it's part of a city sewer system? . ..? http://www.alabamainteractive.org/alabamainteractive_shell/Welcome.do?url=http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/coatoc.htm Section 22-20-8 Depositing dead animals or nauseous substances in water supplies. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly deposit any dead animal or nauseous substance in any source, standpipe or reservoir from which water is supplied to any city or town of this state or in any private well, spring, reservoir, tank, vessel or receptacle. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 and may be sentenced to hard labor for the county not exceeding one year. (Code 1896, §5331; Code 1907, §7875; Code 1923, §5610; Code 1940, T. 22, §133.) But it's the same water . ..? It isn't new water . .. The way this is worded it is illegal to put any nauseus substance in any tank
Septic system problem. Cost to connect to city sewer? Thank you to all who answered my original question. Our situation is now much clearer and therefore the new question. The septic system is now handling showers, dishwaher, and toilets without backup. Baffle is ok and water is flowing down outlet pipe towards fields. Original owner told me he has had fields redone a few times since original install in 1953. One septic contracter suggested auxillary field installation on the side of my house. 18 inches deep. By the way, the soil is clay. I am asking for quotes on tapping into city sewer. Any ideas on what it should be? Must use xtra heavy 4" iron. Maybe 100 foot run and excavation. Near the street they might have to dig a hole 16 feet deep to reach sewer pipe. It would be 6 feet from my curb under the blacktop.
Could someone address weaknesses of 'vacuum sewer systems'? We are studying the option of using 'vacuum sewer systems' for a forthcoming project. The location of installation would be at a remotely located small island and adjacent to sea. The ground level is almost flat and water table there is high. Please help by sharing your experience and highlight the disadvantages and weaknesses of this system as compared to conventional sewer system. Thank you!
Sewer renewation and stop infilteration methods? stop infilteration for a city sewer system
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