Sewer Backup After Heavy Rain: What to Do and Prevent
A sewer backup after heavy rain occurs when stormwater or groundwater overwhelms a public sewer, combined sewer, or defective private lateral, forcing wastewater backward into the lowest drains of a property. Treat the discharge as contaminated sewage: stop using plumbing, avoid contact, isolate electricity only when safe, and call the municipality and a qualified sewer […]