Keep people and pets away
Wastewater may contain bacteria and other contaminants. Avoid direct contact.
Wastewater backup help
Sewer Backup Help in Hemet, California
Water or sewage rising from a toilet, shower, tub, floor drain, or cleanout can signal a blocked building drain or sewer line. Stop adding water to the system.
Protect people and limit the mess
Stop all water use
Every flush or drain can add more water behind the blockage.
Do not mix chemicals
Drain chemicals can create fumes, splashing hazards, and additional risks for whoever opens the line.
Describe where it appeared first
The lowest fixture often provides a useful clue about where the restriction may be.
Signs the problem may be in the main drain
More than one fixture backing up, gurgling toilets, water rising in a tub when another fixture runs, or wastewater appearing at the lowest drain can point beyond a single fixture trap.
✓ Note which fixtures are affected
✓ Note whether neighbors have a similar problem
✓ Locate the exterior cleanout if known
✓ Avoid opening a pressurized cleanout cap