When do we need emergency plumbing services? Clogged pipes are a major cause of breakdowns in sewer networks. But if you take timely action, you can avoid a more serious emergency.
The emergency situation requiring urgent works on the sewage networks is explained by the inability of sewage to pass through a certain section of the sewage system.
This is the first symptom of severe clogging of the entire sewage system. An exception is the disposal of large objects (rags, plastic bottles, etc.) in the sewer.
The first signs of clogged sewer pipes
- Noises in sewer pipes
- Specific smell of hydrogen sulfide
At the first signs, it is necessary to seek emergency plumbing services. To carry out plumbing work, it is better to contact specialists.
Clogged pipes are a major cause of breakdowns in sewer networks.
As the concentration of hydrogen sulfide increases, the smell becomes invisible, but its toxic properties remain.
Types of blockages
Mechanical blockage of the pipe. It occurs when an object larger than the standard size enters the sewer network.
Operative blockage of pipes. It occurs when, over time, deposits form on the walls of the sewer pipe, which impede the normal movement of the sewage.
Artificial blockages. Here we are talking about blockages that occur when the integrity (destruction) or inclination of the pipes is violated.
Mechanical blockages of sewer pipes are related to the culture of the users of the sewer or careless handling of it.
Operational blockages occur either due to incorrect operation or due to lack of budget for planned preventive measures for cleaning sewer pipes.
Artificial blockages of pipes are associated with violations of construction technology, breakdowns of communications located in close proximity to the sewage pipeline, or wear and tear of structural elements of the sewage system.
Emergency repairs on sewage networks
A sewage accident caused by a mechanical blockage of the pipe is eliminated by removing the foreign objects from the pipeline that caused the blockage.
In the case of emergency plumbing services, it is possible not to remove the cause of the blockage of the pipe, but only to restore the sewage capacity sufficient to remove the waste water. The cause of such blockage should be removed at a later stage, by approving a plan for routine maintenance of the sewer and its strict implementation.
Even if the sewer network is released after an accident caused by an artificial blockage, it is necessary to carry out diagnostics to prevent a further emergency situation requiring urgent work.
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