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Excess water in your basement pipes can cause serious problems, which will require a sewage backflow decontamination solution.   Sewage backflow is best described as waste inside a sewage line that literally flows backwards towards a home or building instead of away from it.  This problem can cause serious health problems if left untreated.  

The health risks of exposure to sewage are innumerable with illnesses reported in the millions.  Parasites, viruses and bacteria that are found in sewage can cause violent vomiting, diarrhea, serious infections and even death.  

Improperly installed pipeline vents and clogs are the cause of sewage backflow and you may be able to identify a problem with either before they result in a foul smelling flood.  Keep an eye out for drains that seem to drain slowly or toilets that gurgle, as they may be a symptom of a much bigger problem.

Installing sewage backflow devices, which prevent waste from travelling backwards from the sewer line to your home, can prevent some sewage backflow problems.  However, the municipality in which you reside is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the street sewers.  If they are left in a state of disrepair or become clogged, you may find yourself in need of sewage backflow decontamination.  

It is recommended that the decontamination be performed by a trained professional, and not attempted on your own.  A competent technician will cordon off the area and remove anything in that has been contaminated.  Using appropriate personal protective equipment to guard against airborne pathogens, they will eliminate any water or sewage remaining and subsequently decontaminate the affected area.  

To learn more about sewage backflow decontamination, contact us today.