If you live in or around Jacksonville, your home is likely connected to a municipal sewer. Every day, your sewer line empties the wastewater from your drain lines into the municipal sewer system, through which the waste travels to a water treatment plant. For wastewater to be effectively drained from your property, you need to be sure that your sewer line is functioning properly. Here are a few signs that you may need sewer line repair from a Jacksonville plumber .
Foul Odor
If there’s a clog in your sewer line, the water in your system will likely start to back up. Over time, you may detect a foul smell coming from your drains. This means that wastewater is backing up and getting closer to your drains; you should call a sewer repair professional to clean your line as soon as possible.
Pooling Water
A total blockage isn’t the most common sewer line problem. In fact, it’s more common for sewer lines to be partially blocked up. One way you can tell that your sewer line is partially blocked is if water takes a long time to drain. If water pools around just one drain, it may be an isolated problem; if water pools around all your drains, there’s a problem with the sewer line.
Gurgling Sound
A gurgling sound is another huge cause for concern. If there’s a problem with your sewer line, you may hear a gurgling sound coming from your drains when you turn on the washing machine or dishwasher. For the sake of your safety and comfort, consider hiring a plumber to clear your sewer line if you hear any strange noises.
Sewage Backup
If your sewer line issue goes unaddressed, raw sewage will eventually back up through your drains and into your home. It’s important that you watch and listen closely for the other signs of a sewer line problem so it doesn’t progress to this point. If sewage starts backing up into your home, turn off your main water shutoff valve and call a Jacksonville plumber as soon as possible.