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    Nov 18, 2008, 07:16 AM
    Toilet overflowing from flooded river nearby.
    When the river near my house floods the sewer backs up through the toilet and shower drain. Can I stop this somehow? The river water doesn't always come into the house. :(
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    Nov 18, 2008, 07:36 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mrpink63 View Post
    When the river near my house floods the sewer backs up through the toilet and shower drain. Can I stop this somehow?? The river water doesn,t always come into the house. :(
    You have a septic tank, yes? They make a sewer line check valve,(see image) for just your problem. Check with your local plumbing supplier. Good luck and thank you for rating my answer. Tom
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