One of the most common causes of sewer pipe damage is Mother Nature or environmental damage. Whether it is a tree root invading your piping or an earthquake shaking the ground, when a sewer line is compromised, it is often due to something in the environment. Knowing what hazards can potentially harm you pipes can help you identify sewer line problems quickly and get them repaired before there is more damaged to your home and property.
4 Environmental Factors on Sewer Pipe Failure
Since sewer lines are underground, anything that affects the ground on your property can also potentially harm your sewer pipes. If you know what elements can harm you pipes, you can be aware of any signs of damage. Here are the four main causes of environmental damage to sewer pipes:
- Freezing temperatures. Extreme cold weather can freeze the liquid in your underground pipes and cause dramatic expansion inside the pipes. This can cause cracks, leaks and even a burst sewer line.
- Earth movement. Earthquakes and other forms of shifts in the earth can offset pipes or cause damage.
- Tree root invasion. One of the most common causes of damage to underground pipes is tree root invasion. Roots are attracted to the moisture in pipes and can infiltrate through joints.
- Flooding. Flooding can eroded the surrounding soil and cause pipes to move and break.
If any of these factors occurs on your property, keep watch for any signs of sewer pipe damage. Be aware of any wet areas above pipe lines, slow drains in the home or foul odors. At the first sign of damage, call your local sewer repair company to have your pipes inspected for problems to reduce further damage to your property.
Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221
