Place water sensors in basement corners: Place sensors in the corners of the basement and near the sewer or water-main entrance. While sensors won’t protect you from flooding, they will sound an alarm ...

If a home is equipped with a backwater valve on the sewer main ... Pilon also advised checking that downspouts are pointed away from the building, with extensions set so the water is discharged at ...

“Homeowners may consider installing a backwater valve in addition to a sump pump, as a backwater valve doesn’t rely on electricity to function.” Hoyt also recommends homeowners ensure ...

In 2015, she invested in a backwater valve for the underground sewer pipe leading from her home to the street. Backwater valves are one-way flaps that allow wastewater to flow out of your home ...

The Residential Protective Plumbing program provides financial assistance to qualified City of Ottawa property owners for the installation of protective plumbing devices such as sump pumps and storm ...

A basement flood could happen to you – and by then, it’s too late. Water damage is costly and could cause you more problems down the road. Here’s what you need to know to prevent basement flooding, ...

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