backwater valve

Hi, After taking on some water in a recent storm I learned about home backwater valves and that they require regular maintenance. Fast forward a few hours of wrestling with a rusted pit cover and I now have access to my street traps and backwater valves. This pit is indoors and I was surprised...

People in my town, due to Ida, asking about backflow valves. In my home I have a JR Smith 7150. You can't really rely on the plastic one-way flapper. It also has a spade-type manual gate valve turned by a wheel. You have to make the decision whether and when to shut down your waste discharge. I...

First timer here needing advice: Had my septic system replaced and the contractor connected the outdoor shower to it. I’m assuming that’s code here at the shore in CT. Problem: now I’ve got septic odors coming up from the shower drain. Can I install a backwater valve to prevent this? Thanks...

Hi Terry and everyone Tried to keep this short, but wanted you to have detail. I'm in Hamilton, ON Canada. I bought a 50-60 year old bungalow and for the first few weeks after moving in I didn't *seem* to have an issue. Then I started getting an intermittent sewer gas/poop smell in the...