How many homes have had water in their basements?
It is difficult to determine just how many homes have sewage backing up in their basements as many are not reported. In 2006 and 2008, statistically random sample surveys were administered to Kansas City residents giving us some insight into the extent of the problem. Of those that responded to the surveys, one third has had water in their basement from surface flooding or sewer back-ups. The majority say that the water in their basemen was a result of cracks in the foundation. Approximately 40% said it is a result of a sanitary sewer problem. Of the one third who said they had water in their basement, almost 50% said that they have had water in their basements four or more times.
