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June 15, 2009
Water Main/sewer line
Figliolia is recommending we replace the sewer line from the house to the street ($13,000) and the sewer pipe in the cellar ($6,000) and install an injector pump ($6,000) to solve the problem of massive rain water that backs up into the cellar during those hard, fast rains. Clearly, we have a volume problem -- but if our toilets, showers, etc during all other times run okay - is it likely that we need to replace all of that for that much $$? Any feedback or thoughts?
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There were a number of posts the past two weeks on this issue. Check Plumbing in the Forum. This sounds like too much.
If you are a three storey or less, PVC is now legal as well
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 15, 2009 12:14 PM
Thanks, Dave. We're a four story :(. Others have suggested diverting the downspout into the back yard - but that is not legal. Also suggested has been to divert overflow out through the front of the house, under the stoop, not into the sewer line, and dump onto sidewalk - but that, too, is illegal :( I am also being told different things about liners for the sewer line instead of replacement: some say they are legal, tohers say not.
Posted by: parkslopemom at June 15, 2009 12:46 PM
Sounds high to me judging by prior posts.
Posted by: Arkady at June 15, 2009 12:49 PM
Did he get out of jail yet?
http://contractormag.com/plumbing/cm_newsarticle_524/
Posted by: guest_poster at June 15, 2009 2:41 PM
try harris water main for an alternative price(718) 495-3600
Posted by: eman1234 at June 15, 2009 10:30 PM
what if you will put a barrel to collect rain water but to slow down the rain outflow. Basically it will be empty before the rain, take an initial hit when first rain starts and then slowly release it into the sewer.
Posted by: bobjohn at June 16, 2009 1:04 PM
PVC is now legal up to five stories and yes, liners are ILLEGAL!! Are they saying that they'll replace the line to the street with a larger line to accept a larger volume of water? The problem with the ejector pump is where do you eject the water if the waste line is already filled. Not sure of the cost, but what about a drywell buried in the backyard to accept the water from the rain leaders? It may be a lot less than the $25,000 for the other option. I know you'll need plans and permits, but could be a possibility.
Posted by: Brooklyn Plumber at June 20, 2009 4:06 PM
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