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Sewage Clean up

Floods are known for causing extensive water damage to homes and businesses. They can also cause sewage from sanitary sewer lines to back up into houses through drain pipes.

Sewer backup is a common problem we see all the time, and it leads to major headaches for homeowners and businesses. If you notice sewer water backup, it needs to be addressed immediately to prevent damage and reduce the risk of health hazards from sewage exposure. When sewer pipes break down or become clogged, sewer water may build up in your basement and drain pipes, leading to costly repairs and damage to your floors, electrical system, and valuables. If left untreated, water from sewer backup can lead to mold in your home or business.

Causes of Sewer Backup?

Sewer backups are caused by problems with either your property’s sewer service lateral line, which connects to the city’s main, or issues with the city’s sewer mainline.

A backup of materials in your sewer pipes prevents wastewater to properly flow through your lateral pipe and into the municipal sewer line. Clogged pipes is a common problem caused by a buildup of food waste, hair, coffee grounds or other materials flushed down the drain.

Over time, roots from trees and shrubs can work their way into your sewer line and cause leaking and damage to the pipes. Older homes that have pipes made of PVC, cast iron, or clay are particularly susceptible to damage from roots.

Pipes naturally crack with time and require repair or replacement. If you own an older property, make sure you understand what material your pipes are and when they were last replaced.

Municipal sewer lines are subject to the same wear and tear as your lateral pipe and will experience clogging or buildup from time to time. If this happens, it typically affects multiple houses in your neighborhood and will require a city employee to assess the cause and extent of damage.

Best practices for preventing Sewer Backup in your Home?

  • Avoid pouring materials down your drains that can lead to clogging. This includes grease, butter, and bacon grease as well as foods like coffee grounds, eggshells, and raw flour
  • Avoid flushing paper towels, diapers, wipes, or other paper products
  • Switch to plastic pipes to prevent tree or shrub roots from growing into your sewer line
  • Ask the city to inspect your sewer main for illegal plumbing connections
  • Regularly clear debris from gutters and downspouts and make sure they are not connected to your sanitary sewer line