Are backflow valves worthwhile to install in my home?

Backflow valves installed on the sanitary discharge pipe of your home are permitted and can be an effective solution to prevent sewage from entering your home due to a surcharged public sewer main. However, if you install one without disconnecting your footing drains from the sanitary sewer, you may still be at risk of backing up from your own water use activities and from your footing drain contributions. Always seek the advice from qualified professionals before implementing any changes to your plumbing.

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1. What is the difference between floods and backups? Do they overlap and, if so, how?
2. What percentage of homes in the City have footing drain connections to the sanitary sewer?
3. If I want to disconnect my footing drains from the sanitary sewer system, what do I do?
4. Are backflow valves worthwhile to install in my home?
5. Where does sewage go after it leaves my home?
6. Where are sewer pumping stations pumping to?
7. What impact does the Sanford Dam have on the citizens of Midland?