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It depends on whose property it's on. If it's past your property line, it's your problem; if it's on the city's property, it's their problem (also theirs if they have a utilities easement or legal right-of-way on your property that pertains to the problem. *I am not a lawyer, this is not legal advice and you should seek counsel if you intend to take any action*
What else can I help you with?
Is an s trap common used and legal?
S traps are not commonly used in modern plumbing systems due to their tendency to siphon water out of the trap, leading to sewer gas escaping into the living space. They are also not legal in most jurisdictions as they do not meet plumbing code requirements for proper fixtures. It is recommended to use a P trap instead, which is more effective in preventing sewer gas from entering the building.
how can we get proof that the city does not own 15ft of our front yard and get them to pay us for our property. ?
Actually, in most cities the government does own the first 15 ft of your front yard. The good part is that they have to maintain it if there is a sewer break, etc. But technically it is theirs, not yours.
In the state of AZ can your neighbor's tree be liable for damage of your sewer?
In the state of AZ can your neighbor's tree be liable for damage of your sewer?
Is your sewer clogged and in need of immediate attention?
Is your sewer blocked and requires urgent assistance?
Why do Sinks and tub back up?
sinks and tub back up because the sewer line is blocked somewhere
What is wrong when the drain in garage overflows every time the washer runs?
Storm sewer is crossed with the sanitary sewer or the washer drains into the storm sewer. Either way the storm sewer is likely blocked somewhere.
Will an 8 PVC sewer pipe will ever be blocked?
Depends what all goes in it.
Why do you have raw sewage coming from the bathtub drain?
The most likely reason for this would be that your sewer line in blocked up and coming out of your bath. this is quite common.
Why do I have 2 sewer cleanouts on my property?
Having 2 sewer cleanouts on your property is common and allows for easier access to the sewer system for maintenance and repairs. It provides a backup in case one cleanout becomes blocked or inaccessible.
Does homeowners insurance cover plumbing repair to a sewer?
Damage must be due to a covered cause for the damage to be claimed on your homeowners insurance. I cannot think of any way damage to a sewer could be from a covered cause.
What would cause a sewer smell from sinks and toilets when water is running?
Either you have a blockage present or your vents on your sewer lines have become blocked or you need to install more vents.
Think i smell sewer gas in my bathroom. whats this?
Sewer gas in your bathroom could be due to a dried-out plumbing trap, a blocked vent pipe, or a damaged sewer line. It's important to address this issue promptly to prevent health hazards and further damage to your plumbing system. Consider calling a plumber to identify and fix the source of the smell.
Can spruce roots damage water pipes or sewer lines?
yes
Would a sewer camera inspection help us see any damage caused by trucks?
The parking lot at our bank has a pronounced depression about ten feet away from the storm sewer grate. Would a sewer camera inspection be able to tell us the extent of any damage that Wells Fargo and Brinks trucks have caused to the sewer pipe?
