Telltale Signs You Need a Sewer Line Replacement

Your sewer line takes all wastewater from your property and transports it into your local municipal sewer system. That means it takes in all your toilet water, washer water, dishwater, and anything else that goes down your drains. Things like toilet paper, hair care products, toothpaste, grease, hair, and other substances can cause your drains to get clogged, pressure builds, and the line cracks or breaks. This will cause you to have to replace your sewer line. So, how do you know when you need to replace your sewer line? Here are some signs to look out for:

• Sewage Smell: You may smell raw sewage if your sewer line is leaking out around your property. It may also be that your sewer line is backing up. It is very unpleasant and hard to miss. Trust your nose, if you smell something foul, you have an issue.

• Toilet Bowl Water Level Inconsistent: Your toilet bowl water level should be consistent. There should be no fluctuations in its level. If you are seeing fluctuations in the water level, there is a problem.

• Soggy Yard: A leaking sewer line will be letting excess water out in the soil around your property. This can result in your lawn becoming very soggy and muddy.

• Slow Draining: Drains should be able to handle draining your water quickly. When an issue such as a clog forms, your drain may start draining things more slowly. You may attempt to fix the issue with a snake or drain cleaning product. When that fails to fix the issue, that is a clear sign your sewer line has an issue.