Sewer Backup Emergencies

When sewage rises in a shower, tub or lowest toilet in a Meridian, ID home, it can soak flooring, drywall and stored belongings and carries germs. Stop running water, flushing and laundry at once, keep children and pets out of the wet area, and call to reach a plumber who clears main sewer lines.

Signs the backup is in the main line
Water rising in one fixture when another drains, several slow drains at once, gurgling toilets, sewage odor near the cleanout, or a soggy strip over the line in the yard usually means the main sewer line is involved.

What to expect from the plumber
The plumber typically opens the cleanout, clears the line with a cutter or jetter, and runs a camera to find the cause, often roots, a sag or a lodged blockage in Meridian's PVC laterals. If neighbors are backing up too, report it to City of Meridian Public Works first.

Call about a sewage backup and say which drains are backing up, when it began, and whether neighbors on your street have the same problem.