Are You Having Sewer Problems?

When everything is working properly, we don’t think about our plumbing systems, but you might ask what causes sewer problems when your toilet or drain clogs.

We’ll take a look at sewer systems in today’s post. We’ve got you covered, and we’ll tell you everything there is to know about sewer line and how to avoid blockages in the future.

Clogs

The primary and most obvious cause of a sewage obstruction is clogs. Organic elements such as food, hair, grease, and detritus can clog sewer lines. It’s not uncommon for more than one of these to produce issues. The most common cause of clogs is a combination of hair and grease. Customers are always encouraged to do their best by not spilling grease down the drain after cooking. The best approach to dispose of grease is to put it in a container and throw it away. Use a hair screen on all shower and tub drains to keep hair out.

Simple obstructions can be unclogged with snakes and plungers. A hydro jetting procedure is the most effective approach to eliminate a clog from a sewer system. Hydro jetting is a technique for gently clearing obstructions and debris from sewer and drain lines using high-pressure water.

Invasion of Tree Roots

Metal sewer lines deteriorate over time and finally leak. Leaks from these pipes send water seeping into the ground. If there are plants or trees in the area, their roots will seek water. The roots will eventually follow the water source and end up inside the pipes. When the condition becomes severe enough, the roots will begin to clog pipes. Worse, the roots have the potential to entirely break the pipes, resulting in a much worse problem. Having a professional drain service come in and replace that part of the sewage line is the best approach to deal with this problem.

If you’re aware of the issue, you can take preventative measures with a solution like Root Kill. Root-killing products are poured down the drain to eliminate roots in the sewer line. This could halt root invasion before it becomes a serious issue.

Sewer Problems in the City

Sometimes the problem isn’t with your sewer line. In some cases, the sewer line in the city is the source of the problem. If you’ve double-checked everything, you should contact your municipal water service. A backup in the city’s system could be caused by a variety of sources, but as a public safety and health concern, it must be addressed right once. Fortunately, you won’t need to take out your wallet for city concerns. The cost of the repair would in this case fall to them.

Problems with Septic Tanks

So you’ve noticed a major clog in all of your sinks and toilets. A septic system inspection may be necessary. We recommend that septic tanks be pumped every 3 to 5 years. The more frequently you do it, the better. The inspector will find out if your tank is full or if there is a clog someplace.

Make A Call To The Drain Cleaning Professionals

We may not always be able to locate the problem. If you’ve checked everything and still can’t figure out what’s wrong, give Plumbing Pro’s a call.

We hope to hear from you as soon as possible!