Flood Controls For Your Home Or Business
Backwater Valves, Sump pumps, French Drains
Flood Controls Protect Your Property
Flood controls encompass various systems and measures designed to manage excessive water flow, particularly during heavy rainfall, storms, or flooding events. These controls are vital for safeguarding properties, infrastructure, and public safety against the destructive effects of flooding. Common components of flood control systems include backwater valves, sump pumps, drainage systems, and barriers like levees or flood walls.
Prevent Flooding
For instance, backwater valves are mechanisms installed in sewer lines to prevent sewage backup into buildings during floods or heavy rainfall. Sump pumps are essential for pumping water away from basements or lower levels to prevent flooding. Additionally, drainage systems, such as surface drains and French drains, help redirect excess water away from structures. Levees and floodwalls serve as engineered structures built to contain or redirect floodwaters, protecting communities from damage.
Flood Controls Were Implemented in 1972
It’s noteworthy that all homes constructed after 1972 are equipped with separate sump pumps for the foundation drainage system and overhead sewage systems. This separation helps prevent groundwater collected by the footing drains from entering the sanitary sewer systems during rainstorms. Flood controls, including backwater valves and overhead sewer systems, play a crucial role in preventing sewer backups into basements in the event of overloaded or blocked village sewer mains. Older sewer systems can be upgraded to incorporate flood control measures, thus preventing sanitary sewer backups into basements.
Maintenance is Essential
Flood control systems require regular maintenance, typically on an annual basis, along with sewer system upkeep. When properly maintained, flood controls enable normal usage of plumbing systems. These systems typically consist of a series of valves, a sump pit, and an injector pump installed in the yard, depending on the sewer system’s location. In the event of city sewer system backups, the valves automatically shut, diverting wastewater into the sump pit, which is then pumped in front of the valves, allowing normal usage of fixtures inside the house.
Let Us Help Install Your Flood Control Systems
For more information about flood control systems for your home or business and to receive a free estimate, contact Drains Inc today. With over 30 years of experience, Drains Inc has the expertise needed to handle all sewer and drain problems efficiently. Give them a call today to ensure your property is adequately protected against flooding.
Flood control work, including overhead sewers, is part of our sewer and drain services in Mount Prospect, IL.
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