Plumbing Problems? See If You Can Spot the Fix!

Plumbing Problems? See If You Can Spot the Fix!

Should your home's freshwater and wastewater systems ever intersect?

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Correct Incorrect Overlapping freshwater and wastewater pipes is avoided to prevent contamination, which is why a physical barrier or "bridge" is necessary.

Should your home's freshwater and wastewater systems ever intersect?

  • Yes, but most plumbers just do not do it.
  • Yes, but only when the pipes are larger than four inches in diameter.
  • Yes, but the overlap can only happen underground.
  • No, it can cause pollution.
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