Why do sewers back up during a storm?

9/10/2017 (Permalink)

Why do sewers back up during a storm?

There are several reasons why a sewer may back up during heavy rains in Yardley, PA. Homes in the area have been around for many years and their sewage systems are just as old. When it rains heavily some storm damage can occur in the form of sewer backing up into your home.

• Blockage is one problem associated with sewer backups. Blockages can be because of a broken pipe due to tree roots, construction debris, and objects being flushed down the drain.
• Broken backwater valves can cause a problem too. Most homes have an installed valve but they get old and need to be maintained. Without the valve sewer water will enter the home through the toilet and drains.

Have your home cleaned by SERVPRO of Newtown/Yardley if it suffers from black water intrusion during heavy rains.