Sewage Damage Prevention

6/17/2021 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford, we know that water damage is never pleasant.  Sewage damage makes matters worse and often more overwhelming.  If faced with this type of biohazard damage, the affected areas need to be immediately and properly handled by a certified professional.  Improperly removing the contaminated water or cleaning of surfaces can lead to a larger water damage or health issue.

Sewage damage can be quite unsettling, but there are actions you can take in order to prevent the damage in the first place.  Below, we offer some sewage preventative tips to help prevent a sewage leak in your own home or facility.

• Inspect your sewer system for cracks or other damages where sewage water can potentially leak in.
• Be cautious of what is put in the system.  When cooking, grease and oil shouldn’t be disposed of in the sink.  Paper products such as tissues and paper towels should not be flushed.
• Clogs in the sewer system are not uncommon, and they can lead to a sewage backup.  Be sure to clean your drains or hire a professional to do so on a regular basis.
• Cleaning your drains once a month will help to prevent clogs.  Pour baking soda and white vinegar down the drains.  Let the solution sit in the drains for an hour and then flush them out with a substantial amount of warm water.
• Control your amount of water use.  Using water for long periods of time can cause stress on the septic tank, potentially damaging the system or causing a clog.
• Keep trees and other plants clear of your sewer.  If trees are present near your system, regularly watch for issues with draining and call a professional if you suspect a problem.
• Backwater valves are recommended since they guarantee that sewage not only exits the system properly but that it also doesn’t re-enter the building through the same system.

Should your property suffer a sewage damage event, our team can handle the cleaning and restoration services, no matter how large or small.  SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford is dedicated to providing the expertise needed to help make your sewage disaster “Like it never even happened.”