Causes and Effects of Sewage Backup

### Can sewage backup into your home?
Yes, sewage can backup into your home and it can be a very messy and hazardous situation. Sewage contains harmful bacteria and viruses that can cause disease, so it’s important to clean up any sewage backup immediately.

### What causes sewage backup?
There are many different things that can cause sewage backup, including:
– **Tree roots**
– **Clogged drains**
– **Damaged pipes**
– **Heavy rains**
– **Power outages**
– **Frozen pipes**
– **Grease buildup**

### How does sewage backup happen?
Sewage backup can happen when the sewer system is overwhelmed or when there is a blockage in the pipes. When the sewer system is overwhelmed, such as during a heavy rain, the sewage can back up into the lowest drains in your home, such as the basement drain or the bathtub drain. When there is a blockage in the pipes, such as a tree root or a grease buildup, the sewage can also back up into your home.

### What are the effects of sewage backup?
Sewage backup can have a number of negative effects, including:
– **Property damage**
– **Health hazards**
– **Unpleasant odors**
– **Insurance claims**

### What can I do if I have a sewage backup?
If you have a sewage backup, it’s important to take action immediately. You should:
– **Call a plumber**
– **Turn off the water supply**
– **Open windows and doors to ventilate the area**
– **Clean up the sewage backup**
– **Disinfect the area**

### Sewage Cleanup Service
If you have a sewage backup, it’s important to call a professional sewage cleanup service. A professional sewage cleanup service will have the experience and equipment to clean up the sewage backup safely and effectively. They will also be able to disinfect the area and prevent any further damage.