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    Oct 17, 2008, 01:10 PM
    Concrete Sewer Pipe
    What does it mean if a concrete sewer line has been cleaned out, a camera has been used to get a video of the line, and the video shows standing water is the pipe?
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    Oct 19, 2008, 06:05 PM

    Standing water in a drain pipe can be from two things; 1. a partially plugged drain pipe further down stream. 2. A belly in the pipe from settling. The key question is how well does this drain work for you? Can go run a shower or drain a tub without a backup?
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