Family Discovers Plumber Never Connected Sewer

After 27 years, waste backs up into downstairs shower.

May 09, 2016 |

Drain Cleaning Sewer Installation Plumbing

Family Discovers Plumber Never Connected Sewer — Homeowner Kent Affolter points to the end of his home's sewer line.

Family Discovers Plumber Never Connected Sewer — Oregon family discovers plumber never hooked up sewer after finding waste backing up in downstairs shower. (Photos and video courtesy KVAL News, a member of the Sinclair Broadcast Group)

Plumber Sewer Connection 2

Plumber Sewer Connection 1

An Oregon family is planning legal action against a former Eugene-based plumbing contractor who they say never connected their house to the city’s sewer system, according to KVAL News, in Eugene, Oregon, a member of the Sinclair Broadcast Group.David Kent and Peggy Affolter were part of a massive sewer installation program in the River Road/Santa Clara area more than 25 years ago.In 1989, the Affolters hired a contractor, paid their money to be hooked up, thought they were hooked up, and have been paying wastewater fees to the city since that time.The disconnect came to light about a month ago

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