Can Too Much Rain Cause Plumbing Problems?
When your area has heavy rain, it can cause many problems. It can do extensive damage to your home’s plumbing system in a few ways, especially if you haven’t taken any precautions. Flooding If you don’t have adequate outdoor drainage, heavy rain can cause flooding. If water doesn’t have a way to drain, it pools in low places. This can easily result in large amounts of water entering your home’s crawlspace or basement. It can also damage your driveway and deck. Shifted Underground Pipes Heavy rain can soften the ground and cause it to shift. Shifting ground can crack underground pipes, especially if they’re old or made of galvanized steel. While modern plumbing systems are durable, heavy rain can still damage them. If your pipes crack, debris like dirt, sticks, and leaves can get into them. Signs this has happened include discoloration and debris in the water coming out of your faucets. You need to turn your water main off and have a plumber perform an emergency repair if this happens. in Dayton, OH, fixes cracked pipes. We have highly experienced plumbers and offer free estimates for plumbing repairs. Sewage Backup Heavy rainfall can negatively impact your sewer line. Debris...
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