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May 18, 2011 <br /> Shawn &Cynthia Pressey <br /> 1328 Lombard Avenue <br /> Everett, Washington 98201 <br /> Re: Plumbing Investigation at 1328 Lombard Avenue for Backwater Valve Program <br /> Dear Mr. & Mrs. Pressey: <br /> The City of Everett's contractor, Seattle Drain Services, inspected the plumbing and <br /> drainage at your property on February 9, 2011, to determine if a backwater valve is <br /> appropriate for your residence. Enclosed is a summary of their findings. <br /> The report recommends the installation of a backwater valve on the private side sewer <br /> that connects your home to the City's sewer main to reduce the risk of basement flooding <br /> from sewer surcharge events. Please review the report and contact us with any <br /> questions. <br /> The next step is for you to confirm that you want to proceed with the program. To do <br /> that, please call Grant Moen at (425) 257-8947, preferably prior to June 1 2011, and <br /> confirm your desire to have the City coordinate and fund the installation of a backwater <br /> valve on your side sewer. After receiving your authorization, the City will hire a contractor <br /> to install the backwater valve in accordance with the installation and maintenance <br /> agreement documents you previously signed. <br /> If you choose to proceed, the contractor will contact you to schedule the installation. At <br /> the conclusion of the work, the excavation will be refilled and hardened surfaces <br /> (driveways and/or sidewalks) will be restored. You will also be provided on-site training <br /> on the operation and maintenance of the valve. Restoration of grass, plants and <br /> landscaping are your responsibility. <br /> The report also identifies deficiencies in your plumbing, sewer and drainage system. This <br /> includes: <br /> • The side sewer has a flat area from 48 ft to 74 ft away from your house which is <br /> holding water (problem identified #2). <br /> • Downspouts are connected to the side sewer (problem identified #3). <br /> • Basement has groundwater seeping in through foundation wall (problem identified #4). <br />