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Plumb Level is your local emergency plumbing team, on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Major problems with your plumbing can generate water damage and other risks. A burst pipe or a severely damaged sewer line is considered an emergency, requiring professional solutions right away.

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Why Are Burst Pipes Emergencies?

A home’s plumbing pipes are designed to keep water contained, but if one of these pipes bursts, the building’s walls, ceilings, floors, and furnishings could quickly become saturated. Drywall, structural wood, decorative wood, carpeting, and upholstery are all elements that are quickly damaged by even brief exposure to water. The problem is bad enough if potable water is involved, but plumbing also carries away wastewater and sewage that represents an extreme biological hazard if it escapes from its containment.

For these reasons, a pipe that ruptures is considered an emergency that requires your plumber’s immediate attention.

How Sump Pumps Prevent Flooding

Sump pumps are necessary to prevent flooding in areas with high groundwater or poorly drained soils. These pumps may also help protect a home from flooding caused by a burst pipe.

In structural terms, a sump is simply a low point where water tends to collect. A sump pump is used to remove water from a sump. Many homes, especially those with basements, include a sump where excess water collects.

Most sump pumps are designed to switch on automatically when the water reaches a certain level, and continue operating until the water has been removed. If a sump pump is not properly maintained, however, it can fail to operate when needed, resulting in accumulating water that could flood the basement or even the lower level of a building.

Preventing Clogged Toilets

Toilets and their related plumbing are only intended to handle reasonable amounts of regular toilet tissue. A toilet plunger is effective at loosening temporary clogs caused by excessive amounts of toilet paper. However, it generally takes the work of a plumbing professional to remove stubborn clogs caused by larger items that have been improperly flushed down. Households with young children should consider toilet lid locks to prevent toddlers from flushing toys or other large objects into the home’s plumbing.

Some of the most common culprits of toilet clogs include:

• Grease
• Hair
• Other hygienic products such as cotton balls, tampons, etc.
• Foreign objects including toys and jewelry

While some plumbing emergencies, such as a partially clogged toilet, may be handled by a homeowner, a severe plumbing emergency is something that a licensed Brenham plumber should address. Contact us for more information about our services or to request fast help with an emergency such as a burst pipe, flooded basement, or complete plumbing blockage.