Sergio Panunzio, Superintendent
Address:
1 Swanstrom Place, Union NJ 07083
Tel.
908.686.1922
Fax:
908.687.7624
E-Mail: dpw@uniontownship.com
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Sewer Division |
About the Sewage
System
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A backup typically
occurs in a home’s plumbing system or lateral and
will not cause damage if you discontinue using the
plumbing fixture(s) until the system is cleared.
Most slow-moving drains, toilets, or backups can be
remedied with drain cleaners or a plunger. If the
backup continues, contact the Township of Union
Department of Public Works at (908) 686-1922.
Employees of the Sewer Division will inspect the
system to determine if a blockage has occurred
within the Township street line. If this is the
case, the line will be flushed and the blockage
should abate. If the blockage is not in the
street line, a plumbing service will need to be
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A backflow is much
less common and occurs when water or materials come
up through a drain, toilet, or other fixture when
the home’s plumbing system is not being used. This
may indicate that the city main is blocked and
wastewater is backing up into your lateral line and
home.
Monday thru
Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
1-908-686-1922
or
After hours and holiday (24Hrs)
908-851-5000
Appropriate personnel will be dispatched to
investigate and remedy any problem. D.P.W. personnel
will advise and assist you if a backflow occurs due
to an obstruction originating off the property.
Your responsibilities:
The homeowner is responsible for clearing any
blockage in the home’s plumbing system or maintained
lateral and for any resulting flooding damage to the
structure. The homeowner is also responsible for
damage occurring due to an improperly constructed
lateral, including a lack of required backflow
prevention devices or illegal hookups.
IF YOU
EXPERIENCE A BACKUP YOU SHOULD
- Keep
people and pets away from the affected area(s).
- Do
not attempt to clean it yourself.
- Turn
off central heat and air system and prevent flow
from reaching floor vents.
- Call
an experienced restoration company for cleanup
and removal of affected surfaces.
- Leave
items in the affected area for the experts to
handle.
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Report a claim to your homeowner's insurance
carrier.
- If
you had recent plumbing work, contact your
plumber or contractor.
- If
you have a claim against your city or local
sewer district, file your claim as soon as
possible.
Keep your sanitary
sewer working properly! |
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