Prevent Sewer Backup

 Possible Causes for Sewer Backups

• Clogged Sewer Lines
• Tree Roots Growing in Sewer Lines
• Cracked or Collapsed Sewer Lines
• Gutters, Downspouts and Sump Pumps
• Routed into Sewers
• Problems with City Sewers

 Signs of Sewer Backups    

• Several drains are clogged, drain very slowly or are backing up
• Your drains smell bad, especially when you run water in other rooms
• Water gurgles in the sink when you flush the toilet or use the shower
• Your yard is soggy or smelly    

   Tips for Preventing a Sewer Backup

• Never pour fats, oils, celery or coffee grounds down the drain, even if you have a garbage disposal
• Avoid putting so-called "flushable" bathroom wipes in the toilet
• Never flush disposable diapers or hygiene products down the toilet
• Use a hair catcher in showers and bathtubs
• Never hook up gutters or downspouts to sanitary sewers
• Have your sewer line cleared every 3–5 years to remove clogs and build-up
• Have your sewer line inspected every 6–10 years to check for cracks and wear
• Install floating backflow drain plugs in open floor drains
• If you have had several sewage backups before, you may want to install either a backwater valve or an overhead sewer system.