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Avoid a Septic Backup in Your New Haven County Home with These Tips
7/14/2019 (Permalink)
If you have a septic backup in your New Haven County home, leave the cleanup to the professionals at SERVPRO of Milford-Orange-Stratford.
Sewage backups are not only smelly and unsightly, they can also be dangerous.
Because sewage water can contain pathogens such as the E.Coli bacteria, salmonella and hepatitis as well as other bacteria, professional restoration is necessary when there is flooding from a backup.
There are some steps that homeowners can take in order to reduce their risk of a sewage backup. This will, in turn, save homeowners the nightmare of sewage throughout their home.
- Read Labels. Only use products that are safe for septic systems. Many products, such as household cleaners, are labeled that they are safe for septic systems.
- Never pour grease down your sink. This can clog your pipes and cause a backup. Remember your moms coffee can under the sink? Give your system a break and have a container handy that you can pour hot grease into
- Don’t plant trees or large shrubs directly above or near sewer lines as the roots can grow too large and break the pipes. Old cast iron or clay septic pipes often break down and crack. If possible, consider replacing your current sewer line with a new plastic pipe. This can prevent infiltration from tree and bush roots.
- Dispose of paper products properly. Not only might paper items such as paper towels,napkins and diapers clog your toilet, they often contain dyes which can be difficult for your system to break down.
- Install a backwater prevention valve. This is a fixture that allows sewage to leave but prevents it from backing up into your home, giving you the peace of mind that if something goes wrong, your home will be protected.