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If there is any part of your plumbing system that\u2019s most important, it may very well be the sewer line\u2014the pipe that removes wastewater from your property and moves it into the civic sewer system cleanly away from your home. Sewer lines are usually buried underground, in your back or front yard, safe from damage that can come from inclement weather and other types of wear and tear.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, this doesn\u2019t mean that your sewer line is immune to all <\/em>problems. Your landscaping like trees and shrubs can grow roots that infiltrate the line, for instance. A shift in the soil could cause instability and pipe breakage, too.<\/p>\n Fortunately, if this does <\/em>happen, all you need to do is give our team a call. But, how do you know when it\u2019s time to call? Read on as we uncover some common signs of sewer line damage.<\/p>\n A sewer line that\u2019s been damaged can produce puddles in your yard or property. Take note if you see puddles and there is no other reasonably explanation, like recent rain or even a broken sprinkler head.<\/p>\n The plants, grass, and shrubbery can use a leaking sewer line as a source of fertilization and watering. Like we mentioned above, even tree roots can infiltrate your sewer pipes.<\/p>\n A clogged up pipe or backup in the drains isn\u2019t that <\/em>uncommon in the average American home. But when your sewer line gets backed up, it will probably leave all <\/em>the drains in your home slow or completely stopped up. This is definitely not something that should be ignored if it happens in your home.<\/p>\n Leaks in your sewer line can easily lead to an explosion in mold growth and bacteria in your home. It\u2019s never a good sign to have this on your properly as it can make you sick. This is especially true if you or family members already suffer from allergies or asthma.<\/p>\n Have you walked through your home and noticed bad smells coming out of your drains? This can, unfortunately, be a sign that your sewer line is blocked and it\u2019s backing up into the drains. It happens because there is a high level of gasses and other odorous components that travel through the sewer line.<\/p>\n Any liquid released from an underground pipe can cause pressure to build up that will eventually damage the concrete of porches and swimming pools. Now, it\u2019s natural for an older home to have some small fissures in the foundation\u2014this happens as the house \u201csettles\u201d over the years. But if you\u2019re noticing new or pretty severe cracks, it\u2019s time to call us. This could be a sewer line leak, or could be a leak with the main water line or another pipe that runs under the home.<\/p>\n For expert Wilmette, IL plumbing<\/a> service, installations, or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc.<\/a> Our knowledgeable plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Rely on Reliance!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sewer lines are usually buried underground, in your back or front yard, safe from most damage, but that doesn’t make them indestructible. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[81],"tags":[158,191,103],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1117"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1117"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1120,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1117\/revisions\/1120"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relianceplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Puddles in the Yard<\/h2>\n
Lush Landscaping<\/h2>\n
Slow Moving Drains<\/h2>\n
Mold and Bacteria Growth<\/h2>\n
Foul Odors<\/h2>\n
Cracks in Your Foundation<\/h2>\n