06/07/2026
My landlord said the underground plumbing installation was almost finished, so I went downstairs expecting to see actual pipes in the ground. Instead, there is a muddy canal running through the foundation, loose fittings all over the gravel, and 2 guys shoveling water around like this is an archaeological site. I asked when the trench would be filled in and he said the standing water is intentional because it creates a “live flow test” before the pipes are installed. A LIVE FLOW TEST WITHOUT THE PIPES?? Apparently the basement has to demonstrate where water wants to go naturally. Is this plumbing or landlord science?