How to Deal With a Sewage Backup in Your Business

25aug 2021
How to Deal With a Sewage Backup in Your Business
ServiceMaster by Wright has compiled some tips to follow when a sewage backup happens in your commercial facility and how it can be prevented.

How to Handle a Sewage Backup in Your Business

Water damage occurs in both residential and commercial properties. One of the most distressing forms of water damage results from sewage backups which are not only inconvenient but pose health hazards to employees and staff.

To discover what to do when there is a sewage backup in your commercial facility and how to prevent future backups, read the tips below compiled by ServiceMaster by Wright.

Common Causes of Sewer Backups

The best way to handle sewage issues is to prevent them from happening in the first place. Some of the most common causes of sewage backups in commercial buildings include:
  • Broken pipes or misaligned connections and joints in a plumbing system
  • Build-up of grease and improper flushing habits in the building
  • Irregular cleaning and maintenance, especially in high-volume commercial settings where maintenance is important
  • Soil putting stress on the plumbing and sewer system
  • Tree roots infiltrating pipes and plumbing

Sewage Backup Solutions

A sewage backup is not a routine cleaning task. Sewage contains bacteria, pathogens and other contaminants which makes it extremely harmful. Sewage cleanup should be left to a professional sewage backup cleaning service provider.

A professional understands the health risks associated with sewage backup and uses the proper equipment to handle the task. The experts at ServiceMaster by Wright will:
  • Dehumidify affected areas
  • Disinfect flooring and surfaces within a contaminated area
  • Extract all water and sewage with specialty equipment
  • Properly disinfect salvaged materials off-site
  • Properly dispose items that cannot be saved
  • Remove items damaged by the sewage backup
  • Ventilate dangerous fumes and airborne particles

Sewer Backup Prevention

Sewage cleanup is a meticulous job which must be left to the experts. Improper cleaning and disinfection results in additional hazards for building occupants.

To prevent sewage backups and reduce the risks of sewage contamination:
  • Limit stress on a building's system by using a water pressure-reducing valve
  • Perform regular sewer and plumbing system inspections (at least once a year)
  • Utilize pop-up sewer release valves if your plumbing system doesn't have them

Southwest Florida's Leader in Sewage Backup Solutions | ServiceMaster by Wright

ServiceMaster by Wright is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to sewage backup emergencies in Bonita Springs, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Captiva, Englewood, Estero, Fort Myers, Iona, LaBelle, Lehigh Acres, Longboat Key, Marco Island, Naples, North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, San Carlos Park, Sanibel Island, Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Venice, Florida.

Don't know what to do next? We do. Contact us today.

To discover more about sewage backup prevention and solutions, call ServiceMaster by Wright at (239) 431-9947 or connect with us online today.

Visit our main office at 6451 Arc Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966 or check our website to find location nearest to you. 

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