Flood Control Systems

Eliminate Flooding and Sewer Backups

Installing a flood control system can be a real lifesaver by preventing the city sewer from backing up into your home and or business. Chicagoland Waterproofing can install a flood control system to prevent the city sewer from backing up and flooding your basement. Most systems are installed outside in the front yard.

Our technicians will install a basin and lid for future access. Inside this basin, a pump and two check valves will work to ensure that the flow of your sewer line is directed away from your home. During heavy rain, when the pressure from the city sewer pushed sewage and water back toward your home, the check valves close stopping the flow.

Call us today for a free estimate before any serious damage occurs.

Save Your Possessions and Your Building

The worst floods occur when torrential rainfall strikes, filling the streets with water to over-capacity and causing flooding problems from sewer backups. Flood damage can wreak havoc on your building and personal property, destroying irreplaceable possessions.

Speak with our experts about a system that will eradicate this problem. 

The purpose of the pump in a flood control system is so when the valves stop the water from coming into the house (nothing in/nothing out) the overflow that drains into the pit catches all the water and sewage that is coming out from the house and pumps it past the second check valve so you can still use any plumbing during the storm (laundry, bathroom and kitchen).

Types of Flood Control Systems

Structural Measures:

• Levees and Floodwalls: These barriers prevent water from overflowing into populated areas.
• Dams and Reservoirs: Store excess water and release it gradually to prevent downstream flooding.
• Drainage Channels: Redirect water away from vulnerable areas.
• Retention Basins: Temporary storage areas for floodwater.



Non-Structural Measures:

• Land-Use Planning: Zoning laws to prevent construction in flood-prone areas.
• Early Warning Systems: Alerts and forecasts to prepare communities for potential flooding.
• Flood Insurance: Financial protection for property owners.

How Flood Control Systems Work

Flood control systems work by either containing or redirecting excess water during heavy rainfall or storm surges. For example:

• Levees and Floodwalls: Act as physical barriers to keep floodwaters within the riverbanks.
• Dams and Reservoirs: Capture and store water, releasing it slowly to prevent sudden flooding.
• Drainage Channels: Guide water away from populated areas to safer locations.

Benefits and Challenges

Benefits:

• Protection: Safeguard lives and property from flood damage.
• Economic Stability: Prevent economic losses due to flood-related disruptions.

Challenges:

• Maintenance: Requires regular upkeep to ensure effectiveness.
• Environmental Impact: Can alter natural water flow and ecosystems.

Flood control systems are essential for reducing flood risk and enhancing community resilience.

If you have any specific questions or need more detailed information, feel free to ask!