Overflow Protection Device
Protect YOUR Property from Sewage Overflow with an Overflow Protection Device
Wherever a sewer system exists, so does the potential for
overflows.
Most sewage overflows occur when sewer lines are blocked by
roots, grease, debris, or breakage. Raw sewage can then backup
into your home or business, resulting in property damage and
environmental problems.
When you see or experience a sewage backup, report it to
Central San at (925) 933-0990.
Our crew will respond within minutes, locate the blockage and
determine if it is the public sewer. If it is, the crew will
remove the blockage and end the sewage overflow.
YOU — as a property owner — are responsible for your
plumbing!
If the Central San crew determines that the problem is
in the side sewer connecting your plumbing to the public sewer,
it is YOUR responsibility, and Central San cannot remove the
blockage or make repairs. You or a licensed plumber will need to
make the necessary repairs.
Do YOU have an Overflow Protection Device?
To prevent sewage from backing up into your home or business,
install an Overflow Protection Device! This device (see graphic)
can prevent sewage from entering your home or business and
reroute the spill to outside your building. If you don’t have
one, it is in your best interest to install this device now.
The device must be installed according to District
specifications.
Central San recommends that a licensed plumber install the
device since elevation and location are critical to its proper
operation. Once installed, keep the device accessible and free
from obstructions (e.g., vegetation and dirt).
Where can you buy an Overflow Protection
Device?
The device is available at plumbing supply stores. For additional
information, call Central San’s Permit Counter at (925) 229-7371.