Prevent and Catch Problems With the Sewer Line

Tips to Help Care for the Sewer Lines

Sewer lines play an essential role in maintaining public health and sanitation. They transport wastewater and sewage away from homes to treatment plants, preventing the spread of disease and contamination. Taking care of sewer lines by helping prevent problems and catching issues so sewer line repair can be done quickly is essential to ensure they function properly and prevent costly consequences. This post will share some ways to help avoid and identify sewer line problems. 

Clogged Sewer Lines

Many different substances can cause a sewer line clog, so an important way to help prevent clogs is to be careful what goes down the home’s drains and toilets. The only item that should be flushed down the toilets along with human waste is toilet paper, and other things, such as wipes, tissues, paper towels, feminine care products, hair, dental floss, and more, should be thrown in the trash to avoid clogs. Even if they don’t clog a toilet, they can lead to a clogged sewer line.  

People may think that many foods can be put down the drains, especially a kitchen sink drain if they have garbage disposals. However, food scraps and waste can lead to a sewer line clog and should be thrown in the garbage instead. These things that should never go down the drain can include coffee grounds, eggshells, stringy foods, expandable foods, oils, grease, fats, and more.

Some signs that can alert homeowners to a clogged sewer line and the need for drain cleaning services to clear it can include bad smells from the drains, backed-up drains, gurgling sounds from the drains, and slow draining from the home’s sinks, showers, or bathtubs. 

Leaking Sewer Lines

Households can help prevent a damaged and leaking sewer line by implementing tips and good habits that help prevent clogs and having sewer line clogs cleared as soon as possible, as a sewer line clog can lead to leaks and damage to the line. In addition to being careful what enters the sewer line, homeowners can add mesh screens to their drains to catch things, allowing them to be thrown in the trash instead of entering the sewer lines.   

When a sewer line leak or damage occurs, it is important to repair it quickly. Some signs to call a plumber for sewer line repair include bad smells, soggy spots or puddles in the yard, an area of the lawn that looks greener and more lush than the rest, an influx of insects or other pests, and foundation cracks.  

Professional Maintenance

Routine plumbing maintenance can also help prevent and catch problems with the sewer line and other parts of the plumbing system. Identifying and addressing potential issues during maintenance can help prevent them from becoming major problems. A plumbing inspection can detect issues like tree root intrusion, corrosion, and blockages, allowing for prompt repairs and prevention of further damage. 

By preventing and addressing issues early during maintenance, more costly services and expensive damages, like damage to the home’s foundation, can be avoided. Typically, plumbing maintenance should be done around once a year. Hydro jetting can also be done to clear all the debris and blockages from the sewer line to help prevent future clogs and sewer line issues.  

About Reeves Family Plumbing

Reeves Family Plumbing is a woman-owned and family-owned and operated company serving the Dallas area. They provide 24/7 response, prompt arrivals, and free phone estimates. Call them for drain cleaning and sewer line repair services in Dallas, TX. 

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