Our Neighbors On The Other Side noticed effluence spewing from the backflow valve down in the open space between and behind our houses.
Pima County was quick to the rescue, sending a crew to survey the scene and plan for the repair. Apparently, that repair requires shutting off our sewer service while the contractors fix the leak. A lovely supervisor rang our bell and explained that they work from 7:30am until 2:30 or 3 in the afternoon, and that they'd probably be here for several days. He encouraged us not to flush our toilets during that interval.
He offered us brand new, really clean, private Port-A-Potties to use for the duration. One here... or over here... and one for them over on their side.
The situation offers many avenues to wander. Do we visit friends for the day? We have lots of bathrooms; do we not flush and bear the consequences? Do we let them install those celebrity portable toilets on our front yard? Would we use them? And how about the New Next Door Neighbors whose house is on the market for a sizeable sum? Big, blue toilets don't add much to the ambience.
We will survive. It's annoying but necessary. I just wanted to share.
So you can flush when they're not actively working? Or are evening off limits also? What about showering and using the sink?
ReplyDeleteYeh, what Kathy said. Plus, what did you decide?
ReplyDeleteThat catastrophe should occur while you're away visiting grandbabies.
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