Gene's Water and Sewer | Twin Cities Water & Sewer Systems

Sewers systems are not perfect. Problems with a sewer system can result in health hazards for the whole family. There are different degrees of sewer problems, and different ways to deal with them. Regardless of the type of problem, it should be addressed as soon as possible. Slow moving drains and clogged pipes can be the result of a home plumbing backup. Backups are more inconvenient than anything, and typically do not cause any lasting damage. Backups can typically be taken care of with a plunger or commercial drain cleaning products. Some backups are more severe and may require a professional to assist in the repairs. Backups may occasionally require the drains to be snaked, and most professionals are equipped with the tools to do this type of repair. The real problem with sewers is a backflow. Wastewater can come up through bathtubs or sinks or toilets even when the plumbing is not actively being used. This is usually indicative of a blockage in the main lines. Backups cannot be fi...

There are Alternatives if the Right Company is Used. Pneumatic, or air powered, Hole Hogs are essential tools for many aspects of construction and repair. The Hole Hog may be used by contractors, water repair companies, electric companies, and even cable television installers. The Hole Hog helps to keep driveways, pavement, and landscaping intact when a repair or installation is taking place. Using a Hole Hog can help to keep costs low because the tunnels made are self-contained and already clean, lowering cost of labor time and clean up. A Hole Hog is a machine comprised of one unit of high alloy steel which is then used to burrow under existing structures or sections of earth. The design is simple and does not have any welded areas or moveable pieces that may be easily damaged during use. Because the design of the Hole Hog is unique and allows for air to be passed more accurately, the speed and efficiency make the Hole Hog a wiser choice than traditional digging tools. A pneuma...

Not Every Plumbing Company is Setup for In Depth Problems No matter what a homeowner does or doesn't do, many will be exposed to the horrible event of a raw sewage back up. A raw sewage back up is what happens when the waste water that is supposed to go into the pipes to be processed by the treatment plant, back flows into the bathroom and living quarters. The cause of these sewage backups may not always be readily apparent. Sometimes the cause may be when tree roots grow into the pipeline and cause breaks. Other times it may be due to a construction mishap or a problem with the structure of the piping itself. For those families with children, it could even be the side effect of a foreign body being flushed down, such as a toy that was too big, causing a blockage to the line. Problems of sewage back up can be worse than a homeowner might be aware. Not only can the fumes and odor smell bad, waste water can cause lung and air passage irritation. More serious health risks are being ex...