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Why Sewer Check Valves Must Be Professionally Installed
Sewer check valves are installed ever more increasingly as a remedy for city sewer backups. What many people do not realize is that while sewer check valves are relatively simple…Read MoreNew Sewer Lines Need Approved SD 1&2 Forms – Balkan
A sewer certification (a.k.a. sewer availability certification or site development plan) is an application for a house sewer connection or site connection proposal. It certifies that the public sewer where…Read MoreHome Sewer System Primer- How Sewers Function & Typical Problems
A home sewer system is referred to in the plumbing trade as a house sewer. A house drain is a different system than a home sewer; a house sewer is…Read MoreYou Need A Sewer Pit For Access That Is Safe,
A sewer pit is also known as an access pit. Frequently the sewer pit also houses other utility lines besides the house drain line. These lines might include the water…Read MoreLearn Why Proper Pitch On A Sewer Line Or House
Many people seem unsure of what is the proper pitch on a sewer line or house drain. The term slope is also frequently used and has the same meaning as…Read MoreWater And Sewer Line Work Is Affected By A Changing
When it comes to water main and sewer line work, contractors face many challenges each day. Performing repair and replacement work can be affected by the changing landscape of NYC.…Read MoreLearn How A Vitrified Clay Sewer Pipe Can Last Hundreds
Clay sewer pipe is technically referred to as vitrified clay pipe. It has a strength and durability that far exceeds most people's expectations. In many homeowners' minds, and even to…Read MoreSome NYC Sewers Are Works Of Art – Some Not
NYC sewers come in all shapes and sizes, and are made out of an assortment of different materials. Some are as small as 8", or 10' in diameter or even…Read MoreSewer Gate Valves from Balkan Are Unique
A sewer valve is unique and designed differently than any other type of water valve or gate valve. A valve used to prevent 'backwater' (waste water) from entering into a…Read MorePreventing Water Damage Before The Next Time, The Aftermath Of
Hurricane Sandy caused severe water damage from tidal waters, which in many NYC areas also caused the public sewers to backup into homes. A loss of electricity also caused many…Read More