Signs of Blocked sewer drain
Foul odor:
There is a reason why sewers are sealed within the pipeline and there are vents in the drainage system. When the sewer smells escape from other areas, it is a red flag that needs to be addressed at the earliest.
Recurring drain blockages:
There are everyday drain blocks and then there are “the drain blocks”. Keep track of how frequently your drains are getting clogged with a daily mess like hair, soap, and other miscellaneous gunk. If the frequency is still too close even after you practice cleaning the bathroom and sink grates, you need expert intervention.
Slow draining and water backing up from drains:
Everything from toys lodged in drain traps or wet wipes to tree roots or pipe deterioration can cause water backups. However, it could also be due to the damage or defect in the underground sewer pipe which is not easily noticed.
Blocked toilet:
Every household goes through a blocked toilet incident once in a while. While sometimes, it can be easily remedied with a plunger, repeated blocking of the toilet is a sure sign of bigger damage down the sewerage line.
Dirty water stagnation:
Leaks in sewer pipes and septic tanks bring dirty water up onto the surface, which is a big health hazard. Another way to detect the leakage is to check for sudden lushness in the garden lawn and growth spurt in the plants in the vicinity of drain lines.
Loose ground and caving in of earth:
Leaks cause the earth to loosen up and eventually cause it to collapse. This can adversely affect the infrastructure of your property, especially the foundation, and result in bigger complications.
Tree root and rodent invasion:
These thrive on the waste materials in the sewage. Damages to the installed grates or cracks in the pipes can cause a small leak to grow into a big sewage problem.
