You Know You Might Have a Sewer Leak If…….

The main sewer line under your house is buried beneath the yard, and that makes it tough to find and detect broken sewer line. If you think your sewer line could be broken here are a few signs to look out for:

OOH OOH THAT SMELL
If you can’t see a sewer line problem, you’ll probably at least be able to smell it. Any smell of sewer gas that is strong enough to fill up your house is a sure sign of a plumbing problem. This could be a sign of a sewer line clog, as backups will often push smelly sewer gases up drains. However, if the odor is especially potent in the yard, the more likely scenario is that the sewer line is leaking.

DRAINS, PLANES AND AUTOMOBILES
Once in a while your toilet, kitchen sink or shower can experience a drain that gets a little plugged up, in these instances a clog can be a quick fix. However, when a clog starts occurring with unusual frequency, especially in multiple drains, or if water is draining slowly throughout your home, this could be a sign of an obstructed sewer line, according to Angie’s List.

SOGGY BOTTOM
A leaking sewer line can be caused by a break or collapse. However, according to Angie’s List, a leak is often caused by a tree root that has penetrated the piping. Some of these leaks are harder to detect than others, especially in areas where the sewer line is buried very deep underground. While a leak in the sewer line is all but invisible, it could show itself in warmer climates where it isn’t necessary to bury lines very deep because of a shallow frost line.

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A BROKEN SEWER LINE:
If you experience any of the indicators mentioned, and you’ve ruled out the possibility of a clogged drain, or a broken plumbing vent, then it’s time to get help from a plumbing professional. .

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