Restoration Experts Explain How To Prevent Sewage Damage

June 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Wake Forest, NC – The restoration experts of the Water Damage Team are hoping to help Americans across the country by explaining how to prevent sewage damage.

“Water The sewer line is an important system in any home, and maintaining it should be important to every homeowner,” notes David Beavers of the Water Damage Team. “A slow draining sink may seem like a small problem, but it could quickly escalate into a sewage backup. As such, it’s important to be knowledgeable of your sewer line and it’s maintenance.”

Maintenance
Maintenance will be your first line of defense in preventing a sewage backup problem. If left unchecked, sludge, grime and other waste materials that build up in the septic tank can quickly turn hazardous. A backup will not only drain your wallet, it can also cost you irreplaceable personal property and put you and your family’s health at risk. A good practice is to have your septic tank drained and cleaned at least every 2 to 3 years by a professional. Also, consider using a monthly treatment product with anaerobic bacteria to keep pipes clear and functioning properly. You can find these product at your local hardware store or online.

Inspection
Unless you work in the industry and have your own equipment, never perform a sewer line inspection yourself. Your city utility company should be able to provide you with basic help, but if you suspect that there is a growing problem, it may be better to have a private company inspect your sewer line.

Prevention
The most obvious way to help prevent backups is to pay attention to what’s going down your drains. There are really only three things that should be going down your drains: used water, human waste, and toilet paper. Garbage disposals may seem convenient in the kitchen, but excessive use can contribute to a backup. It’s better to compost organic waste, even if you are not gardening the environment will benefit from the compost.

Remember how your mother always told you to not put grease down the drain? She had good reason! As grease moves through your pipes, it cools and begins to harden. Grease build up will quickly become a major problem, so be sure to throw it in the trash, not the drain.

Prevention Valves
If you live some where with heavy seasonal rains you may want to consider installing a prevention valve. There are two main types of prevention valves: automatic and manual. Automatic models close when water starts to flow back towards the house preventing sludge and waste from causing damage to your property. Another benefit of an automatic valve is that it works when no ones home. However, automatic valves do not seal as well as manual valves. A possible consideration would be to install both types of valve.

The Water Damage Team is a nation wide disaster restoration company, with years of experience in water removal and water drying. As well as storm damage clean up, contaminated water removal of all levels, structural drying, debris removal and mold remediation. Our water damage restoration specialist are trained and certified in all of the industries standards and techniques. At the Water Damage Team we understand that rapid response is key to preventing any additional loss, so our specialist are available to answer calls and response 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call 1-800-533-0626 for immediate assistance.

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The Water Damage Team is a nation wide disaster restoration company, with years of experience in water removal and water drying. As well as storm damage clean up, contaminated water removal, structural drying, debris removal and mold remediation.