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A: Most homes built after the 1980s created water and sewer systems using sturdy PVC piping, while before that most waterlines were made of clay or concrete. These older pipes are liable to shift and fall out of place, be punctured by tree roots or animals, or succumb to environmental circumstances over time. Sluggish drains in your home can be a sign of any of these issues.

A: Buildup of common household substances like kitchen fats, oils, and grease (F.O.G.) is one cause of sewer line blockages. Sometimes soap buildup, clay, sand, and mud can also clog lines. In addition to that, roots, flushable wipes are also a major cause of sewer line backups. When children are living in the home, another common cause is toys or similar debris that the children accidentally lose down the toilet.

For these reasons, regular maintenance of both your water and sewer systems is necessary to guarantee proper functionality and longevity. A Fischer Sewer representative can help you clean your pipes or replace ones that have been damaged in addition to installing vertical clean-out vaults or pipes along the water system to permit easy cleaning.

• False teeth
• Disposable diapers
• Toilet paper and cardboard holders
• Jewelry, money, and other valuables
• Food scraps, egg shells, banana peels

A: Depending on what the plumbing problem is, it may be your responsibility or that of the city. If the drains in your home are backing up, it is most likely your responsibility. Most drain problems noticed in the home are due to blockages caused by inhabitants.

In most jurisdictions, the owner is responsible for the sewer line from the home to the street; where the sewer line ties into the cities main sewer.

A: Unfortunately, while city sewer lines tend to be well-mapped, many private properties have no record of where sewer lines lay. If you cannot find a map of your property’s water system, your City Engineering Office may have a sewer permit on file with information about your property. If you still can’t find your sewer lines, the experts at Fischer Sewer can help you trace your piping through GPS locating services.

A: All sewers will emit some odors, P-traps can prevent these odors from seeping into your home by holding back water and gases that are traveling up the pipe in a “U” shaped device underneath the sink. Odors can be due to the evaporation of this water, especially in bathrooms where the water is rarely used. Periodically pour water through the sinks to change the water and eliminate the odor.

A: Homes need a plumbing vent that extends onto the roof to allow air to flow through the plumbing system and aid in the passing of water. Gases from the sewer also escape through this vent. Sometimes these vents can become clogged with bird nests or other debris, so make sure the space is free around the vent is free.

A: Your side sewer pipe is important for the proper functioning of your property’s entire plumbing system. Leaks in these pipes can cause severe health issues that affect everyone on the property and should be taken very seriously. Fischer Sewer recommends getting a maintenance check on your side sewer if it is more than twenty-five years old.