When dealing with all of the various problems a home could have, facing a sewage problem might just be one of the worst. This could be due to the smell, the toxicity of the substance, or due to the amount of problems it can create in your home. Either way, you want to make sure that you are well aware of the various signs that point to you having a potential problem with your sewage system. This way, you will be able to call in a specialty plumber as quickly as possible.

Several Drains Are Clogged At The Same Time

Is it possible that more than one drain can become clogged at the same time due to different reasons? Sure. Is it likely? No, so you are going to want to assume that there is a good chance that it is the actual sewage line that is clogged. This is because once the sewage line is clogged, that sewage water and waste is not going to have anywhere to go other than back up into the house through any available drain. It is important to note that you might notice a clog in the toilet first before you notice a problem with the other drains. This is only because the drain for the toilet sits a lot lower than the drain for the kitchen sink.

Rotten Smells

If you take a whiff in the drains of your home and you small something rotting, like eggs, there is a very good chance that you are having a serious problem with your sewage line. Over time, you might notice that you no longer have to lean in to get a whiff of that smell because it is going to start to fill the rooms of your home. It will become noticeable to anyone that comes over. This could very well be a sign of a break in the sewage line or a back up in the system. Either way, it is not something that can be ignored.

A Full Clean Out Pipe

Do you happen to have a sewage clean out pipe in your yard? This is usually a white or black PVC pipe that extends out from the ground a little bit and it should have a cap on it. If so, take a screwdriver to hep you pry open to cap and take a look inside with a flashlight. Ideally, you should be able to look down into that pipe and see nothing but pipe. However, if you notice sewage water sitting there, or even coming up the clean out pipe, you have a problem. There is a blockage somewhere past that point that is going to need to be addressed as soon as possible.

As you can see, there are some very clear signs that you have a sewage problem in your home. If you happen to suspect any such problems, it is important to make sure that you are calling for emergency plumbing services like that of CampbellCare Plumbing Heating & Air right away.