Mar. 12—Changes to Newton's sewer ordinances may require landowners to disconnect old service lines from the sewer main when a building is demolished and then ...

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 ...

Swanson said backups in sewer lines often happen because of roots growing through cracked pipes. He also recommended homeowners install a backwater valve to protect their property. When asked how ...

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 ...