Sewer Backup Emergencies

When sewage comes up through a floor drain, shower or toilet in a Nampa, ID home, it can soak flooring, drywall and stored belongings, and it is unsanitary. Stop running water anywhere in the house, keep children and pets out of the area, and call to reach a local plumber.

Signs the main line is blocked
Water rising in the tub when the toilet flushes, gurgling from several drains, a sewage smell near the floor drain or outdoor cleanout, or every fixture slowing at once usually means the main line is blocked.

What the plumber may do
A plumber typically opens the cleanout to let the backup drain, clears the line with a cutter cable or water jetter, then runs a camera to find the cause, such as roots, grease or a broken section. Cleaning up sewage-soaked materials is usually separate work.

Call about a backup and say which drains are backing up, when it started, and whether anyone in the house is still running water.