Is Your Sewage Making You Sick?

Backed up sewage is agreeably one of the dirtiest situations that you could have happen in your home. It can also be an expensive and time consuming fix, not to mention the dangers to your health. Diseases from faulty sewage pipes can be pretty serious and even life threatening. Let’s talk about how your home’s need for sewage repair could be impacting the health of you and your family and how you can prevent it.

 Diseases from Faulty Sewage

Some of the most common bacteria found in sewage water include, Salmonella, E. Coli, and Hepatitis.  Gastroenteritis, also referred to as the “stomach flu” is the most common illness reported from coming in contact with contaminated sewage. These diseases are characterized by abdominal cramping and diarrhea, and Hepatitis can even cause liver failure. If your home is in need of sewage repair, it is surely not something to put on the back burner. These diseases, along with others, are a great risk to the health of you and others in the home.

 Prevention

One preventative step that you can take to make sure you stay safe from a sewage backup is to have regular inspections done by a qualified professional. Another suggestion is to waterproof your foundation and seal cracks in your foundation floor.  This will help moisture from getting in and weakening or damaging your pipes. You can also raise or remove sinks, toilets, washing machines, and other appliances that can be prone to back-ups. Lastly, you can purchase a sump pump to pump out water that collects in the low points in your basement or under your home.

 Repair

If you are having sewage problems, the best thing to do is to have it repaired immediately.  Until the problem is resolved, you will continue to be at risk for diseases from faulty sewage.  Although sewage repair is never fun, there are ways to limit some of the inconveniences.  CIPP repair tends to be a more cost effective and less disruptive method than traditional “dig and replace” methods.

In summary, if you believe that your sewage is what is making you sick, seek medical attention from a qualified healthcare provider. Also, do your research and be sure to get your sewage repair from a qualified professional who will do it right and keep your home and your family safe.