A broken sewer main line can be a serious problem for any homeowner. It can lead to costly repairs and can even cause health hazards if you don’t deal with it soon. In this blog post, we will discuss some common signs of a broken sewer main line and what you can do to address the issue. That way you can take care of any problems before they get out of hand.
Smells and Backups
One of the most obvious signs of a broken sewer main line is a strong, foul odor coming from your yard. That happens when there’s a break in the main line and the sewage leaks into the soil. Then the smell filters up through the ground. If you notice this smell, it is important to call a plumber as soon as possible.
Another common sign of a broken sewer main line is water or sewage backup in your sinks, toilets, or shower. That happens when something won’t let the sewage through your main line. It could be a blockage, or it could be a cracked main line filled with roots. In any case, the water needs somewhere to go, so it will take the path it can. Which is often backed up into a drain on the lowest level of the home.
Water Staying Where It Shouldn’t Be
You might notice water in your yard where it shouldn’t be. For example, you might notice water pooling by your front walk. Or your lawn could be particularly soggy in one patch. Anything like that could be a broken main line that’s leaking its contents to the surface. There might be grass growing better than the rest of your yard. There are a lot of nutrients for grass in a sewer main line.
You might also notice that your sinks, toilets, or shower are draining slower than normal. That could be a simple problem to fix since hair and gunk like to build up in drains. But more than one slow drain on the lowest level of the home could be a more serious issue. Because your sewer main line leaves from the lowest level of your home, any problems show up there first.
If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to call a drain technician as soon as possible. If you can notice a problem sooner, you can get on top of it before things get too far out of hand. If you don’t already have a technician you trust, then Any Hour Services, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Air would be happy to help. You can give us a call or schedule an appointment online.
