Pro tips for drains and sewers, before it gets expensive.
Get a compact update 4 to 6 times a year on what we experience daily in Vienna's drains and sewers: simple household tips, seasonal preventative advice, and real project reports. This helps you spot problems before they turn into emergencies.
What to expect in the newsletter
Above all, practical knowledge from the professionals who work in Vienna’s drains and sewers every day. Each issue covers a mix of these topics, tailored to the time of year.
It is usually caused by grease, a trap that has been siphoned dry, or a faulty vent. Often, a simple household remedy is all you need:
If the smell persists, the cause may be deeper. Find out how to identify the issue and when it's time to call in the professionals in the full article.
This is what the newsletter looks like
A look at previous 2026 issues.
Summer 2026
- Backflow protection: protecting basements and garages from heavy rain
- Household tips for smelly drains
- Project report: rehabilitating downpipes without interrupting building operations
- Team, jobs, and Purkersdorf Open Air
Spring 2026
- Spring maintenance: from gutters to catch basins
- DIE KANAL symposium: new date in 2027
- 50 million liters of drinking water saved
- Team and Purkersdorf Open Air
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