Ways to Care for Sewer Pipes and Find Potential Issues
Keeping water and waste flowing properly through sewer lines should be a top priority because sewer line problems can cause costly and messy problems, like sewage leaks and sewage backups.
Luckily, some sewer line problems can be prevented with the right habits and practices, and there are ways for homeowners to be alerted to issues with the sewer line, indicating a plumber should be called. Here is a quick guide for preventing and catching problems with the sewer line.
Sewer Line Clogs
A clogged sewer line is a common problem that can occur in sewer lines. However, there are several tips households can follow to help avoid them and signs that can alert them to one so drain cleaning can be performed before the clog leads to additional problems like a leak or backup.
People can help prevent a sewer line clog from forming by only flushing toilet paper down their toilets and discarding things like paper towels, tissues, wipes, hair, feminine hygiene products, and more in the garbage instead. Additionally, food waste, including oil, grease, fats, eggshells, coffee grounds, potato peels, and more, should never be put down the drains, even if the drain has a garbage disposal installed.
Some signs indicating a plumber should be called to clear clogged sewer lines are:
- Slow draining
- Gurgling or bubbling noises
- Bad odors
- Sewage backups
Sewer Line Leaks
A sewer line leak is another problem with sewer lines that people should try to avoid or catch early to avoid its consequences. In order to help prevent leaking sewer lines, the household should follow the tips to avoid sewer line clogs since clogs and blockages in sewer pipes can lead to leaks over time.
Additionally, preventing tree roots from getting into sewer lines with tips like replanting trees too close to the underground piping and installing a root barrier can help prevent growing tree roots from causing sewer line leaks, clogs, and damage.
People can be alerted to a leaking sewer line, allowing them to call for sewer line repair, by noticing signs like:
- Wet spots or puddles of sewage on the lawn
- Insect or pest problems
- Foul smells
- More lush and green grass growth in a particular area of the lawn
Schedule Plumbing Maintenance
Another way to help avoid and catch problems with sewer lines along with the rest of the plumbing is for homeowners to schedule regular plumbing maintenance services. Plumbers have the tools and experience necessary to help prevent issues from occurring, catch existing issues, and perform the necessary repairs.
During plumbing maintenance and inspections, plumbers will perform tasks that help avoid issues with the plumbing and inspect the plumbing to find any issues that need repair or adjusting. They may also perform a sewer camera inspection, which allows them to see the inside of the sewer lines and catch problems.
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