The Importance of Taking Care of Your Sewer Pipes in West Seattle

Sewers are an important part of your plumbing system. It is their responsibility to carry wastewater from your home or property and take it to the appropriate treatment centers. Without a working sewer system, it would be very difficult to maintain the safety and quality of our water supplies and the safe health of West Seattle residents. Every building has a side sewer that connects directly to the public sewer system. If you are a home or property owner, then you own the accompanying side sewer. That means that it is your responsibility to make sure that your sewer and especially your side sewer are in excellent working condition. 

Earlier this year, Seattle Public Utilities responded to a sewer overflow that was caused by a broken side sewer. As a result, multiple beaches in Alki were closed while cleanup services took place. After water samples were collected and tested for quality and health safety, the beaches were reopened. Luckily the sewer leak was reported and cleaned up right away, but it was still an inconvenience for visitors and residents to have one of the most popular beach parks in Seattle running at limited capacity. 

In order to save yourself and your West Seattle neighbors from a headache like unwanted sewer leaks, then you should do everything in your power to make sure that your sewer lines and your side sewer are properly maintained. There are a few simple steps that you can start practicing at home such as only flushing toilet paper down the toilet. Toiletry items that market themselves as flushable are not 100 percent safe to flush down your drains and could clog your pipes easily since they don’t break down as well as toilet paper. You should also do your best to keep food waste, grease, and cooking oil out of your sink drains. These fatty solids will build up over time and can lead to sewer backups if left unattended. 

The best solution for preventing a sewer leak or a back up, is to have a professional plumber inspect your home or property’s sewer line and side sewer. A professional plumber will take a look inside your sewers with a special video camera and check for any clogs, unwanted build up or debris, and signs of leaks or damaged piping. The plumber will diagnose the issue if there is one, and will then find the solution that will solve your plumbing problem. Trusted Plumbing & Heating are excellent providers of drain cleaning and sewer clear out services. Call us today to schedule a sewer pipeline inspection for your West Seattle property!