If you notice any of the following signs around your property, your sewer system may need repairs:
- Water draining slowly
- Water pooling in the lawn
- Toilets backing up
- Foul wastewater smells
When you have slow-draining water, the causes may range from hair and grease accumulating in pipes to mineral deposits. There may also be a partial blockage from roots encroaching into the sewer system. Slow drainage suggests a partial blockage somewhere down the sewer lines. If the drainage gets gradually slower, the issue may worsen into a complete wastewater backup. You don’t want to wait for this to happen; instead, you should address it immediately.
Depending on the situation and the sewer system structure, we may snake the lines or apply a hydro-jetting solution. We can clear simple clogs in the drain lines by snaking; however, more severe blockages may require hydro-jetting the system. In some cases, our plumbers may insert a camera into the system to pinpoint the problem.
Our service area goes through many dry periods, so water pooling in your lawn is a major concern. This often indicates a problem with the drainfield, a crucial component of your sewer system. The drainfield consists of trenches and pipes that disperse wastewater drained into the septic tank.
When the drainfield becomes saturated by clogs or a system overload, water pools because it can’t filter properly. In the beginning, you may notice lush grass around the greenfield. Later, the greenfield gets soggy and releases foul odors. We repair failing drainfields by clearing blockages or replacing damaged pipes. In some cases, we can replace pipe fittings and connectors to fix this unpleasant issue.