Many people experience stress during the holidays. This stress often comes from the busy preparations for celebrations. You might not realize it, but your main sewer line can get stressed too. This often happens when you have guests staying for several days. Post-holiday sewer issues often result from the added work your line must endure.

Increased Water Usage

Hosting guests during the day means more water use over the holidays. This increased usage comes from several sources. The most obvious involves activities surrounding food preparation. You use extra water when preparing food and in after-meal cleanups. Not-so-obvious water usage from daytime guests involves washing hands and flushing toilets.

Water usage intensifies if guests stay with you for several days. You’ll use more water for showers and laundry. Extra water can put pressure on your main sewer line. This can expose weak spots, especially in older pipes. Extra sewer pipe capacity can increase the risk of cracks, leaks, and even collapses.

Extra Items Entering Drains

Many people don’t think about what they put down their drains that matters. Different substances can contribute to drain clogs, which can lead to sewage backups. Your kitchen is the heart of your home, even more so during the holidays. Food waste can cause serious sewer issues.

Some food scraps can slow down drains and cause clogs, even if you use a kitchen garbage disposal. They may not clog your pipes, but they can mix with tree roots and debris. This can lead to sewer blockages.

Your family may be careful about what you flush, but your guests might not be. Wipes, feminine hygiene products, and other non-biodegradable items can tangle with tree roots. This combination can lead to sewer clogs.

What You Can Do To Prevent Problems?

Be mindful of what you put down your drains. Don’t pour grease or oils down the drain when cooking. They can harden and mix with other substances. Food items like eggshells, potato peels, and stringy foods can cause clogs. This happens when they mix with other substances. Throw these items in the trash. Don’t use the garbage disposal for them.

Educate your guests on what can and cannot go down drains. If you can prevent unwanted items from entering your pipes, you can avoid sewer problems.

How Sargent’s Plumbing and Heating Can Help?

Regular plumbing inspections help prevent problems during your holiday gatherings. Our plumber looks at your plumbing system and main sewer line. This way, we can identify small problems before they grow. This helps you avoid issues after the holidays.

Contact Sargent’s Plumbing and Heating in Oceano, CA, to schedule your sewer inspection service.