Preventative measures you can take to prevent Sewer backups:
- Do not dispose of your household grease in the sinks or toilets
- Do not dispose of diapers or other disposable hygiene products in your toilets
- Do not dispose of bones and food scraps if you do not have an appliance to grind them
before disposal
- Inspect and have your rooftop vents cleaned out by a professional
- Place screening over your rooftop vents if you encounter a problem with rodents entering
your home through your toilets
- For information on how you can prevent a backup or sewer overflow:
Sewer Backup and Overflow Prevention
- For more information on what to do if you have a sewer overflow:
Sewer Overflow Information
- If you have an overflow, here is how to
report
an overflow.
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