The Future

The Ben Davis Conservancy District, with its 66-year-old sewer system, faces the ongoing challenge of maintaining and preserving its underground infrastructure. As a testament to its commitment to providing reliable and efficient sewer service, the district has turned...

Failures and blockages in your sewer lines  are common. The result could be a  backup with costly repairs. So who is responsible for repairs and remediation when sewer lines backup?  The reasons sewer for blockages and breaks are many –– old age and...

A check valve is a simple device that can save you thousands in repairs. The City of Indianapolis requires a check valve on new or newly-repaired lines. Any plumber can install a check valve on your home, and most homeowners can maintain it with periodic cleanouts. ...

Be careful what you put in your drain – it's the best way to prevent a clog. Cooking grease and fats are your drain's worst enemy. Here are some other common cloggers: Don't Drain Even if you run the garbage disposal, potato peels, coffee grounds, pasta noodles,...

A sluggish drain is a common plumbing problem, and several things can contribute to a slow drain. Often, the pop-up used to stop up a bathroom sink can collect a lot of hair and debris. Also, soap and other products can slowly collect in the drain and sewer pipes. The...

You might take prescription or over-the-counter medicines to help manage your health. But there may come a time when you no longer need these medicines, or they are expired. Expired medicine may not work and may no longer be safe to use. So don't use or keep medicine...