Common Sewage Backup Causes | Michele from A&J Property Restoration | Water Damage Restoration in WI
Channel: A&J Property Restoration DKI
Date: 2017-05-05

Sewage Backup Causes

There are many reasons why sewage damage occurs, but the following are among the most common.

1) Root Invasion

As trees grow, so do their roots. These roots can infiltrate plumbing system pipes causing backups and blockages, not to mention the breaking and cracking of pipes.

2) Structural Defects

Just like many items in your home or the structure of your home itself, wear and tear comes with time. For your plumbing system, this can include the breakdown of pipes leading to cracks and holes, offset joints, and misaligned pipes. These issues can lead to problems with sewer service lines, causing overflow of sewer water and the possible need to reconstruct your sewer lines.

3) Solid Flushes

Toothbrushes, toys, diapers, and other solid objects sometimes make their way down toilet drains without you knowing. When an item is too large for the wastewater pipes to pass from your property to the city line, and when that item is not decomposable, it can lead to a blockage and a backup of water in your home.

4) City Sewer Backup

Sometimes sewage damage has nothing to do with your home’s personal plumbing system, but instead the water line to which it connects. For example, city lines can become backed up during heavy rains when snow and ice block drains. If the water has nowhere to go, your home might be where it’s headed.


Work with a professional to make sure your plumbing system is in working order, addressing any repairs needed to avoid future damage. Should a sewage backup happen, call a trusted, reliable sewage cleanup service pro, such as A&J, to help you deal with this potentially dangerous situation.

Contact A&J Specialty Services DKI for your emergency water and sewage cleanup services today!

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