septic backup
Waste system overflow
A septic backup occurs when a septic system fails and sewage flows back into a home through drains, toilets, or other plumbing fixtures.
The cause is typically a full tank, clogged drain field, or damaged pipes.
The result is raw sewage in living spaces—a health hazard requiring immediate professional attention: We had to leave the house after the septic backup flooded the basement.
- sewageLiquid refuse in drains
- raw sewageUnprocessed drainage waste
- overflowExceed capacity and spill
- clogBlock or wooden shoe
- drainChannel for wastewater
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