The City of Mountain Home Water Department is reminding customers of Arkansas Plumbing Code and City Ordinance 92-019 which requires those to have a backwater valve if plumbing fixtures are below the top of the first upstream manhole on their street.
Water department officials state having a backwater valve installed is encouraged, even if a resident does not meet the mandatory criteria. A properly operating backwater valve allows the flow to go only in one direction, preventing wastewater from entering a residence or building during regular sewer system maintenance or an inadvertent sewer system backup.
If sewage does back up into a residence or building, officials state the City of Mountain Home cannot held liable for damages. Residents should check their plumbing plans or consult with a professional plumber to see if they have a backwater valve installed.
For more information visit the City of Mountain Home website at https://www.cityofmountainhome.com/back-water-valve.
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