STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Heavy rainfall in many parts of the area brought down trees and power lines and flooded roads and underpasses. It also caused sewage backup problems once again for people living in Stowe Township.
“My basement smelled like a Porta John minus the chemicals. It was just that bad,” Kris Jones said.
Jones shared pictures with Channel 11 that showed over six inches of sewage and water in her basement. She said it has happened three times within the last year.
“It was horrible and we are not the only ones that got it on the block,” Jones said.
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In nearby McKees Rocks, 11 Investigates highlighted neighbors who have experienced the same problem for years. The borough received a grant and chipped in thousands of dollars for a major sewage project. The project was finished last year, and the mayor said there hasn’t been a problem since.
In Stowe Township, they want a permanent fix too.
“We can check our main lines that go down Woodward Avenue and if they all flush good, it’s not our issue,” said Robin Parilla, board president.
He added that it is unknown what is causing the backups. It could be lateral lines, which would be a homeowner’s responsibility.
Parilla said the township is looking into the issue.
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