How can I prevent future sewer backups from blockages?
The two most common causes of sewer backups are roots in the sewer line and grease blockages. Know where your sewer line is located. Remove trees and shrubs near the sewer line wherever possible. Roots can creep into the sewer pipe and, over time, cause a blockage. For pipes containing a blockage, call a professional sewer cleaning service to have the roots cut and the blockage cleared. For grease problems, develop a good sewer use ordinance and enforce against disposal of grease and oil. Vegetables, meat scraps, butter, cooking oils, and many other foods deposit grease and solids that can build up in pipes, and eventually create a blockage in your sewer line.
