Downspout Discharge Issues Leading to Basement Flooding

Minnesota saw a lot of rain this past summer and that means a lot of homeowners probably saw water pooling around their foundations and even running into their basements. This most likely had to do with faulty downspouts. As a matter of fact, a number of individuals throughout Minnesota neighborhoods complained that some of the… Read more »

Report Warns of Breakdown of Minnesota Sewer Systems

A recent report has revealed details of a problem that most people don’t talk about until something bad happens…aging sewer systems. Most people say nothing about sewage until a problem moves into their home or into a nearby waterway. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for sewer system problems to move into an individual’s home in… Read more »

Farm Drain Tiling Increasing at Rapid Pace

There are a number of agricultural drain and sewer services that are available, such as running main lines, barn lines, trench lines, and installing drains. And because farms have a lot of dirt slinging around, culverts need cleared and lagoon lines cleaned. In the winter, drains and frozen sewer lines need to be thawed to… Read more »

Finding Renewable Energy in Sewer Pipes

We rely on our residential and commercial sewer systems to keep our environment sanitary. To most of us, that is all we need them for. The town of Brainerd, Minnesota has got a totally different idea. The town is in the planning process of developing a system that takes the thermal energy of sewer pipes… Read more »

Northlanders Could Benefit from Optional Sump Pump Policies

Many Northlanders have had issues with their flood insurance or the lack of flood insurance. There have also been concerns about sump pump and sewer backup policies. The Minnesota Department of Commerce says that both flood insurance and sewer backup were a part of homeowner’s policies at one time. Now, both are optional. Policyholders now… Read more »

Sewage Spews into River after Pipe Breaks

Sauk Rapids utility officials estimate 700,000 gallons of sewage made its way into the Mississippi River when a sewer pipe broke. The pipe broke around 2 a.m. on July 5th, causing the city’s utility department to divert the sewage to the river so that repairs could be made. The pipe was repaired by Wednesday at… Read more »

Neighborhoods Become Flooded with Raw Sewage after Rains

It sounded like a manhole exploded and then, suddenly, backwater started gurgling from toilets. This is what happened to 30-year-old Jared Moffett during a downpour on July 10, 2012. The raw sewage made its way up through the toilet and onto his black shag carpet. He recruited a friend to try and shovel out the… Read more »

Minneapolis Drain Cleaning

Minneapolis Drain Cleaner Company, S.O.S is your number one choice for all your sewage and drain needs. Your sewer system is an important part of your home and if it is not working correctly it can lead to several problems down the road. Whether you suspect a problem with a slow drain, have noticed leaks… Read more »

St. Paul Drain Cleaning

A clogged drain is the last thing you need to worry about, especially when living on a tight schedule. In between taking care of the kids, keeping the house in order, going to work and getting the errands done, is there really time to battle with your drain system or attempt to unclog your toilet?… Read more »

Minneapolis Drain Cleaners

There is nothing more frustrating than a clogged drain, especially if you have already tried to unclog it. If you are all out of ideas and are tired of the mess a poor drainage system can cause, then contact the experts in the industry for speedy, reliable and affordable Minneapolis Drain Cleaners. S.O.S is a… Read more »