16—Newton City Council last week unanimously approved changes to the sewer ordinance and is now ... a building is demolished and also install backwater valves on all new sewer lines within ...

The expected frequency of flooding is one reason the city’s health department ranks it as more pressing than cyberattacks or ...

The city Engineering Department continues to encourage residents to look into a program to install equipment that would stop sanitary backups in basements in the Western Outfall Drainage Basin on the ...

Backwater valves are installed on a sewer lateral pipe that connects the building to the public sanitary sewer. The valve ensures sewage can only flow in one direction, out of the home during ...

They say if your home is in a low-lying area with a basement, it’s a good idea to install a backwater valve on your private sewer line to prevent sewer watch from back up into your home during ...

They are especially helpful in times of flooding or heavy rain. You will need to identify if your backwater valve is for a sanitary or storm sewer. For eligible homeowners, the Region of Peel offers a ...