When it comes to your plumbing, there is the line that brings fresh water and the sewer line that removes waste. If something goes wrong with the sewer line, failure to fix it quickly can have disastrous results for your property and overall home comfort. Here are signs you need sewer line repairs.

1. Unwanted Pests

Certain pests are attracted to filth. What better way to attract them than with unattended sewer waste? If your clean property is starting to see flies, rodents, and mosquitoes, it may be due to sewer leaks. With summer here, mosquitoes will already be out in full force and can lay up to 100 eggs in any sitting pool of water at one time, according to the CDC.

2. Unusual Odors

Is your home suddenly dealing with lingering nasty smells? The smell of sewage is very distinctive and can also smell like mildew or mold. If this issue isn't handled, the smell will worsen, especially if a backup occurs. Sewage line problems can create poor smells both inside the home and around the property itself. Therefore, neighbors may begin to complain if the stench continues to increase.

3. Slow Drains

According to Plumbing Manufacturers International, 400 gallons of water a day equals the average amount a family of four in the United States uses. Most water usage comes from toilets, showers and baths, washing dishes in the sink, and laundry. Therefore, when you use water to clean your body or home, you need wastewater to effectively go away. If it takes too long to drain, it will make your fixtures dirty and make your home sanitary. When you notice slow drainage, it may be due to superficial clogs or more serious ones such as a sewer line problem.

4. Patches in Your Yard

Do you notice unusually wet or green spots in your yard? Those green spots may be from the fertilization of the sewage. That wetness can begin to pool, attract pests, and create sinkholes. Protect your property by getting timely sewer line repairs.

As you can see, there are many ways to tell that there's a problem with your sewer line. Luckily, some professionals can provide immediate support. We have over 30 years of experience in sewer line repairs, so call Prater Plumbing today for free estimates.