Your septic tank is an underground holding tank that collects all wastewater from your home. There is a pipe at the top of the tank that drains the wastewater into a drainfield in your yard when the septic tank gets full. If the pipe leading to the drainfield becomes clogged,…Read More Here!
How to Dispose of Fats and Grease in the City of Edmonton
Posted by Peak Sewer on September 1, 2021You’ve probably been told many times that it’s hazardous to your pipes if you pour cooking fat and grease down the sink drain, but how many times have you been tempted to dump the bacon fat from your frying pan into the sink instead of disposing of it properly? This…Read More Here!
Who Replaces a Damaged Sewer Line: The Homeowner or the City?
Posted by Peak Sewer on August 1, 2021When a sewer line breaks near your home, you may be tempted to assume that the city is responsible for the repair. This is not, however, always the case so it’s important to understand who replaces a sewer line when it becomes damaged. Keep reading to find out more about…Read More Here!
Why You Should Check Your Building’s Water After a Prolonged Closure
Posted by Peak Sewer on July 1, 2021Whether your building was shut down due to COVID-19 or a seasonal closure, it’s important to take precautionary steps when reopening. This includes flushing your plumbing fixtures before resuming normal operations to ensure good water quality in your building. When water is not moving through a plumbing system over an…Read More Here!
The First Steps You Should Take if Your Basement has Flooded
Posted by Peak Sewer on April 15, 2021Basement floods are a common occurrence in Edmonton and can happen at any time. They can cause chaos and devastation in your home. Aside from making your basement unusable, a flood can ruin your belongings and create serious health and safety hazards. No matter what causes water to back up…Read More Here!