Signs That Your Sewer Line is Clogged

Your home’s sewer is responsible for transporting wastewater from your house to the city sewer for proper treatment. Sewer line clogs can cause flooding that damages your yard or a backup of sewage into your home, affecting your property and causing health concerns. Speak to a professional immediately about plumbing repairs if you spot any signs that could indicate your sewer line is clogged.

Backups
One of the most common signs of a sewer line clog is a backup. Backups can affect your entire home or just one area, depending on the extent of the clog. Water pooling around floor drains or bubbling up into tubs, sinks, and showers is a sure sign of a clog somewhere along your sewer line. If you experience a backup in your home, shut off your water main to prevent further problems and contact a plumber as soon as possible to handle the situation. Tell your plumber if only certain plumbing fixtures are experiencing a backup or if you are getting water everywhere—this information can help him diagnose and solve the problem.

Soggy Lawn

Another sign of a sewer line clog is a soggy lawn. Oftentimes, tree or other mature plant roots cause damage to sewer lines as they search for water beneath the ground. If plant roots have broken through your sewer pipes, your home’s wastewater may be draining into your lawn before it can reach the sewer main under your street. If you notice spongy, damp areas of your lawn or areas of extreme overgrowth, it could be a sign of underground water leaking from a clogged or broken sewer line.

If you think you could have a sewer line clog or other serious plumbing issue in your home, don’t wait—call Silverado Rooter & Plumbing of Tucson 24/7 at (520) 696-0000. Our experienced plumbers offer video sewer inspection services, hydrojet cleaning for sewer lines, and are also certified for backflow device testing. Check us out on the Web to learn more about our company and our plumbers. Check us out for all of your Tucson plumbing.