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What is a Sewer Backup?

Twin Lake:   231-828-5595

While floods are probably best known for causing widespread water damage to homes and businesses, they can also cause sewage from sanitary sewer lines to back up into houses through drain pipes. These backups not only cause damage that is difficult and costly to repair but also can create health hazards.

Most homeowners and business owners may not realize that they are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their house or sewer lateral – the pipeline between the city sanitary sewer main, usually is located under the street and the building. The sewer lateral is owned and maintained by the property owner including any part that may extend into the street or public right of way. A cracked or weakened lateral or one filled with tree roots can allow groundwater to seep into the system, contributing to the possible sewer backup problems in the future.

These are some of the main reasons for a sewer backup. Let’s discuss them one by one:

Clogs

Just like your drain pipes, your main sewer line can become clogged, which can cause sewage backups in your home. If it is just one toilet, sink or tub that seems to be giving you a problem, it may just be a clog in that drain. If, however, every flush creates a sewage backup in your home, you likely have a blockage in your main sewer line.

Tree Roots

Another common cause of home sewer backups is tree roots. Even if the area directly above your sewer line is free of trees, roots from a neighboring yard could be the cause of your sewer problem.

Tree roots can cause a couple of problems for your sewer lines - they can grow into the pipes and cause cracks and blockages or they may wrap around your sewer line and crush it.

Broken or Collapsed Sewer Lines

If your home is older, your sewer backup could be caused by broken, cracked or collapsed lines. Although plastic sewer lines have now become the norm, older homes were built using cast iron and clay piping that can break down over time and create sewer problems.

If you have any problems with your home sewer backups, call the qualified, licensed technicians at West Michigan Septic Sewer & Drain Service who will quickly diagnose and get your sewer system back to safely functioning. Contact us today through these numbers:

Muskegon: 231-739-7423

Grand Haven: 616-847-1072

Whitehall:   231-893-4252

Holland:       616-392-8988

Coopersville: 616-837-1800

Allendale:    616-895-9080

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Sewer Drainage System Preparation Before the Rainy Season

A Sewer System is consisting of interconnected pipelines carrying sewage. The wastewaters from residential, commercial, industrial and storm waters flow through the pipelines going to the treatment facility. Homeowners and business owners are responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of your own sewer connection point. Once there is a leak and clog in your pipe line, it is your obligation to fix the issue.

The three types of Sewer System:

·         Combined Sewer System – is a centralized pipe that collects the wastewater and rain water. The excess water will be directed to the overflow structure.

·         Separated Sewer System – is consist of two different pipes to separate the wastewater from rain water or storm water. The sanitary sewer pipeline is where the wastewater flows while the rain water runs on the storm sewer pipeline. Both pipelines reach the treatment facility for water refinement.

·         Partially Separate Sewer System - merges the advantages of separate and combine sewer system.

When your sewer pipes are clogged, it will complicate the issue once the heavy rains come. Rain water increases the ground water and will penetrate your pipes  to cause incorrect water flow to the sewer main. Flooding in your home or establishment, driveways and surrounding areas may happen because of faulty pipes. What maintenance needed for Sewer Drainage System before rainy season? Maintenance is essential to keep your sewer system always working. This will guarantee awareness about your residential or commercial pipeline status. Professional technicians undergo an inspection in your sewer drain lines or pipes in your home, commercial establishment and industrial. They will clean your sewer lines and storm drains. Other applicable things they will do such as pump the pipe to be unclogged, repair, replacement of faulty pipe and others.  

Expert technicians will greatly help you to manage and condition your sewer and drain lines to avoid complicated issues during rainy season. West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Service is a trusted and reliable company that offers exceptional professional services of septic, sewer and drains. Have your sewer systems gone through regular inspection, don’t wait until you need major repairs! Contact us today at 877-739-7411! We provide emergency assistance to residents of Muskegon, Grand Haven, Whitehall, Holland, Coopersville, Allendale and Twin Lake. Follow this link, https://www.wmssd.com/sewer-drain-cleaning-in-west-michigan-html.html, for more services.