During heavy rainfall, the water from the roof eavestroughs that are connected to the weeping tile through the downspouts may cause weeping tiles to become overwhelmed. If your weeping tiles are connected to the sanitary pipes, this may cause rainwater or sewage to back up in your home.

Connected Downspouts

Connected Downspouts

Solution: Disconnect weeping tiles and downspouts from the sanitary sewer system.

photos showing downspouts which are not connected to the sanitary sewer system

Have a qualified plumber investigate disconnecting your weeping tiles and downspouts from the sanitary sewer system.