When your home’s sewer line is working properly, it should go unnoticed. With all the drains leading to the main sewer line, you need to ensure the line is running smoothly. If there are issues, you'll need to seek sewage remediation as soon as possible. Below are a few symptoms of a damaged sewage system.

How to Tell If You Have Sewage Issues

1. Slow Draining

The buildup of hair, dirt, and debris can clog and slow down your drains. However, if you notice your sink is still not draining after checking and removing buildup on your own, the sewage system may have a blockage or a system-wide issue, requiring sewage remediation.

2. Backups

If your toilets back up with any consistency, your sewage system may have a faulty valve and a blockage somewhere in the sewer line. If you experience a backup every time you flush or run water, then you are likely dealing with a main sewer line problem. However, if only one drain continually backs up, you may have a problem isolated to that singular drain.

3. Changes in Your Water Bill

Are you used to a similar monthly water bill and received an unexpectedly high statement? You may have a leak in your sewer line. Call a professional to check it out immediately, as there could be damage to the main water line behind your home’s walls.

4. Unpleasant Smells

If you smell any hint of sewage in your home, basement, or yard, you may have a major sewage line burst. A clean sewer should not leak any smell and will only do so if there is a crack in the sanitary sewer lines. Unpleasant smells point to a larger underground issue and necessitate immediate sewage remediation.

5. Extra Green Patches in the Lawn

If you see green patches in your lawn that you cannot figure out an explanation for, there could be a sewer line break. Sewage acts as a fertilizer for your grass, and an underground sewage leak will give the surrounding grass extra nutrients that will result in a lush appearance.

Notice any of the above signs? Contact Restoration 1 of Greater Las Vegas in Nevada to help with your cleanup. Their team of highly trained and certified professionals will assist in restoring your home. Call (702) 941-6406 to get an estimate for immediate service today.