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July 51 don't think it would hurt to contact the City. We, however, did not get the cut-off valve, so our getting water might be put on us. Our next door neighbors, however, did install the cut-off and still got a couple of inches of water. ??? July 5 Will wait until the conversation diminishes a bit, then get in touch with Eric Hovath. July 5 ABSOLUTELY we must more strongly address this ongoing issue with the city. We installed the backflow preventer as they suggested. In addition, we had EverDry complete their extensive and expensive enhancements. Yesterday, we again woke up to black water after a 1 year restoration. Somehow, it was able to find its way in through their sewer system and around the new protections! Ugh! ENOUGH of the excuses S.B.!!!! July 5 Hi All, "thought" there was talk last fall about introducing water flow restrictors to the street catch basins... This would seem to be a relatively easy and inexpensive solution; one that the city should consider if they're not going to separate the lines. For example, would something like this help us?: httos://www.ezflor)lates.com Here's a description of a similar system: httr)://www.mswmaq.com/online exclusives/2014/10/stormwater management the flow restrictor sol ution Best, 1600 block Wayne July 5 We had sewer back-up so plan to install a valve. I have been researching online and there is quite a bit of advice on the internet although I don't know how reliable it is. Looks like this is a common issue in several parts of Canada although I have no idea why. I have seen repeated recommendations to get an automatic backwater valve. Specifically the "Mainline 4963 Automatic Backwater Valve" is reported on several sites as being the industry gold standard, and supposedly near 100%, solution. It reportedly withstands 50psi(equivalent to 100 foot column of standing water). It appears that proper installation is very key as is proper maintenance. I have a call in to a distributor listed in Indy( which appears to be closest option) to see if they can recommend a plumber in the area with expertise with this valve since it sounds like installation can be involved. Has anyone used this specific type of automatic backwater valve and/or can recommend a plumber with expertise in installing this? Thanks! July 5 And if everyone installs that valve, where does all the water go? July 5 I'm not an engineer but I would think it would fill up the sewer system rather than following the current path of least resistance into our basements. I suppose worst case scenario it would come up through the sewers into the street. I don't have any idea what the sewer system capacity is. City engineer could probably answer that. At that point I think it would inarguably be the city's issue. July 5 In case you haven't heard already, the big rain early Tuesday morning caused some unfortunate water issues all up and down Wayne Street - along with streets both north and south - had water coming in through every corner of the basement (all clean, clear water - thank God!) and while our floor drain stopper held, we did get water coming in through the laundry tub. Luckily easy to clean it all up so it didn't completely wreck our 4th holiday... Question - could the road and sewer work being done on Wayne St west of Eddy be part of the issue?? While it was about 2.5 -inches in less than hour, I'm thinking the street drains should be able to handle that — any thoughts, comments would be appreciated - good number of comments among neighbors on who is at'fault' on this! Thanks. 1700 block E. Wayne St.