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Drains & sewer in Indiana
Strong spring storms and high groundwater test Indiana basements and drains, and low-lying areas near the White River, Fall Creek and Fort Wayne's three rivers can flood.
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Statewide conditions
Drains & sewer in Indiana: what to know
Older clay laterals in Indianapolis collect roots, and Citizens Energy Group's DigIndy tunnels reduce combined sewer overflows, though big storms can still back up older neighborhoods. Fort Wayne is building a large tunnel for the same reason.
A camera inspection shows whether a recurring clog is roots or broken pipe. A backwater valve helps where sewer water has come up through floor drains.
- Climate
- Hard freezes are a regular part of winter in Indiana, so pipes in exterior walls, garages, crawl spaces and attics need protection every year, and outdoor faucets and sprinkler lines must be drained before the first freeze.
- Typical foundations
- Many homes have basements or crawl spaces, and sump pumps are common in areas with high groundwater. Most common: basements, crawl spaces.
Drains & sewer services
Drain cleaning
If one fixture is slow, the clog is usually in that fixture's branch line. If several drains back up at once, or the basement floor drain fills when you run the washer, the main sewer line is blocked and needs a larger cable or a jetter.
Hydro jetting
Hydro jetting cleans the full width of a drain pipe with high-pressure water, washing out grease, scale and fine roots that a cable only punches a hole through. It works best on sound pipe and is usually done after a camera inspection confirms the pipe can take it.
Sewer camera inspection
A sewer camera inspection runs a waterproof camera through the line from your house to the city main and records what it finds: roots, cracks, sags, offset joints or collapsed pipe. It's the best way to decide between cleaning, spot repair and replacement.
Sewer line repair
A damaged sewer line can be fixed with a spot repair, a trenchless liner, pipe bursting or an open-trench replacement. Which one fits depends on what the camera shows, how deep the pipe is, and what's on top of it, such as a driveway, trees or landscaping.
Drains & sewer by city in Indiana
Local pages cover each city's water provider, permit office and housing. Not listed? Check your ZIP code below.
Drains & sewer questions in Indiana
Do Indiana homes need backwater valves?
Are chemical drain cleaners safe to use?
How these problems start and how to choose between repair options is covered in the drains & sewer guide.
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