Water backing up in floor drain?

Doug63 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1

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Apr 4, 2011, 08:27 AM

Water backing up in floor drain?

Only when it rains very hard

ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280

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Apr 4, 2011, 08:51 AM

Does your floor drain run to the sewer or to a sump pump pit?

Doug63 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1

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Apr 4, 2011, 08:54 AM

I believe to the sewer. No sump pump.

ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280

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Apr 4, 2011, 08:56 AM

Does the water smell like sewage or not? City sewer or septic for your home?

Doug63 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1

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Apr 4, 2011, 09:49 AM

No. It looks pretty clean

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