Backwater valves are an important part of any homeowner’s plumbing system. A backwater valve ensures floods and sewage does not come back up into your basement, causing flooding and damage to your home. They usually work using gravity so, once installed, the device will work on its own to keep your home dry. If your home does not have one, it may be time to install a backwater valve.
Plenty of reasons exist for backwater valves, but we thought we would share three of the most important reasons to plumbers in Toronto are so busy installing them.