When your sewer line becomes overwhelmed, it typically results in a blockage.
When a heavy rainstorm or snowstorm takes place, it can typically affect your home’s sewer line as well as the main sewer line that it is connected to. This occurs naturally as sewage contains a variety of different bacteria and viruses which can not only affect the condition of your sewer line, but it could also affect those nearby. This can even result in a sewage backup within your home, affecting the functionality of your plumbing system. However, there is a solution for this in the form of a sewage cleanup. A sewage cleanup is the best way of cleaning out your sewer line so that it can function as needed. The cleanup will also eliminate any potential health hazards that could have an effect on those in your home or workplace.
What are some common causes of sewage backup?
Along with heavy rainfall and snowstorms, there are a number of different ways that can cause sewage backups. The first is the formation of tree roots. Tree roots can form when the tree around your home absorbs moisture and nutrients, leading to a growth of its roots. This root growth could grow into your sewer line, resulting in a sewage backup. The other main cause of sewage backup is when your sewer pipes are blocked. This is self-explanatory as sewage has nowhere else to go but to stay put in your sewer line, resulting in a sewage backup.
What should I avoid tossing down the drain?
Many people overlook certain items that should be not tossed down the drain. These items can range from wet wipes, paper towels, Q-tips, cotton balls, dental floss, oils and fats and food waste. By avoiding the disposal of each of these items down your drains, it will minimize the risk of sewage backup.
If you are currently experiencing a sewage backup, our team at ONT Restoration is ready to serve you. We provide 24/7 service, so that our clients can get sewage backups resolved at any given time. Contact us today!
