No matter
what a homeowner does or doesn't do, many will be exposed to the horrible event
of a raw sewage back up from their drains. A raw sewage back up is what happens
when the waste water back flows into your home’s bathroom and living areas.
Sometimes the cause may be when tree roots grow into the pipeline and cause
breaks in the sewer pipes. Other times this may be due to a construction mishap
or a problem with the structure of the piping itself. For those families with
children, this could even be the side effect of a something being flushed down
the toilet, such as a toy that was too big or an article of clothing, causing a
blockage to the sewer line.
Problems of
sewage back up can be worse than a homeowner might imagine. Not only can the
fumes and odor smell bad, waste water is harmful and can cause lung and air
passage irritation. More serious health risks are being exposed to E. coli,
gastro-intestinal upset, and even liver problems. Health Issues of these types
can create lasting problems for all family members. Therefore, homeowners need immediate
professional clean up and repair after a sewage leak or backflow has occurred
in their home.
There are
many helpful tips and safety precautions use to prevent drain sewage problems. A
plugged-up drain line may be prevented by reducing and eliminating the amount
of extra debris that can flow down into your sinks, showers, and toilets drains.
Never flush large items such as diapers or wipes, even though many
manufacturers claim their products are "flush-able", also keep your
children from dropping thing into toilets by installing a toilet lid safety
latch. One should never flush or dump grease into a drain line, as this will
harden and may cause a clog in the drain sewer line.
Some other basic
pointers to keep in mind to prevent damage to sewer lines or sewage back up and
leaks are to always be sure that shrubs and trees are planted a safe minimum
distance away from piping and other underground utilities. This will help
reduce the risk of roots growing into the area where the drain sewage lines and
other underground utilities are located.
Many
chemicals that are advertised as “clog removers” or “safe for septic systems”, can
actually cause physical damage to the drain sewer pipes. Harsh chemical
cleaners are very caustic and should not be used by an untrained professional because
these chemicals can erode and weaken the pipe walls of sewer lines. When this
happens, the pipe walls can become so weak that they will rupture or crack.
Total
Plumbing, Heating and Drain Service is a fully bonded and insured heating
and plumbing company in NJ that has been providing plumbing and
heating services to both residential and commercial customers for over 30
years. Total Plumbing, Heating and Drain Service is the destination for all
your plumbing and heating service needs in Northern NJ. Our dedicated staff
of plumbers and plumbing technicians are well trained and experienced
and will guarantee that your drain sewage repair project will be performed
right the first time.
For more
information about our sewer repair in NJ,
contact Total Plumbing, Heating and Drain Service today at 201-804-0001.
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Plumbing, Heating and Drain Service – Your trusted company for sewer repair in NJ
