"The only way a backwater valve is ever used is if the city sewer is plugged or backs up," Chandler said. "The only thing a backwater valve is going to do is it's going to force the water to the next ...

Des Moines will reimburse homeowners who install backflow devices that prevent sewage from seeping into homes through basement floor drains during heavy rains — a problem many residents faced during ...

ALBANY — If you’re having issues with sewage flooding your basement, you might want to consider installing a a device called a backwater valve. The Albany Water Board has upped the reimbursement ...

Referred to as "I&I," it is the process of water entering sanitary sewer systems from sources other than wastewater, like groundwater or stormwater. Instead of offering $3,000 in financial assistance ...