Sewer Backups
24-hour emergency number for sewer backups 780-467-7785. An operator will call you back in one hour anytime of the day or night.
Why do sewers back up?
Most common causes for a sewer backup include:
- A sag in the line or low lying area causing grease, solids and certain types of detergents to harden or build up
- Broken or shifted pipes
- Tree roots entering into the line (a major factor in blockages everywhere)
- Ground water seeping into the pipe at the joints leaving behind minerals that build up over time
Last updated: Wednesday, March 03, 2010
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