Red Flags That Indicate A Sewer Line-Related Issue

Sewer lines are essential to any property, community, or municipality. Unfortunately, sewer lines and sewer system components are not immune to damage. The good news is that Sewer Pro is a company that can provide quality services when you need sewer repair in Westerville, OH to keep your sewer system in good repair. Get in touch with us when you encounter any of the following red-flag indicators of a sewer problem.

Backed Up Drains or Toilets

Clogged or slow-clearing drains and toilets are common and don’t necessarily warrant sewer repair services. However, if you’ve got multiple drains and toilets that are constantly and simultaneously backed up, your sewer lines could be facing a problem. Common causes of backed up drains include tree roots, grease buildup, and an accumulation of foreign objects that have found their way down into the sewer system. It is important to note that if you have this issue, more than likely, it will not be the last time you will experience it.

Even if the clogs seem to come out on their own, they may only move further down the pipe until they become harder to remove. The larger the clog, the more stubborn it is likely to be. In other words, it will keep coming back, causing more and more damage that can result in the need for sewer pipe line repair.

Flooded Yard

Most sewer mainlines run underneath lawns or yards to better facilitate wastewater disposal. When these pipes are damaged, cracked, or broken, they’ll likely leak and cause flooding in your yard. So if you notice water pooling in your lawn even when it hasn’t rained, then you might want to consider looking into a possible sewer line replacement.

Lush Patches of Lawn

If there’s no apparent flooding on your lawn, keep an eye out for those seemingly lush patches of lawn that are greener or more lush than the rest of your lawn. A leaking sewer pipe might be providing the “nutrients” (i.e. wastewater), thus resulting in lush grass. Usually, the damage is already considerable when things have reached this point, so it might be necessary to replace your sewer line.

If you think that your sewer system, or a component of the sewer system, is not performing as it should, call Sewer Pro immediately to schedule an appointment.