Greater Sudbury is holding an open house Feb. 1 in Lively to provide residents with information on how to keep your basement dry.
In a release, the city said many homes illegally have their groundwater connected to the sanitary sewer.
“This practice is not only in contravention of sewer use bylaw 2010-188, but can also contribute to residential flooding,” the release said.
Residents can learn more at the information session Feb. 1 between 4-7 p.m. at the Lively Citizen Service Centre, in the Kinsmen Hall.
Water/wastewater staff will be on hand to inform residents of what connections are needed for their sanitary sewer and also to provide guidance regarding options available to residential home owners to keep their property safe from sewer backups. “Residents will learn about programs available through the city to help with the cost of the installation of a backwater device, which would also include the disconnection from the sanitary sewer,” the release said.
In addition to the open house, city staff will be going door-to-door in Lively beginning Feb. 6 to help residents identify and prevent possible sources of ground water that may contribute to flooding or sewer backups.
Business cards will be left at homes where citizens are not available, and residents are encouraged to book an appointment.
For more information about sewer backups visit www.greatersudbury.ca/sewerbackup.
