Effects of a Clogged Storm Drain and Possible Solutions

Storm drains are infrastructure components that play a crucial role in managing rainwater by basically collecting the water and directing it away from urban and residential areas such as homes, buildings, parking lots, and other places where it has the potential to cause harm. However, just like drains inside your homes, these drains can also become clogged with debris like leaves, trash, and sediment and don’t work properly. As a result of this, both your property and the environment can be damaged. So, understanding how clogged storm drains occur and ways you can solve this issue is important to know as a homeowner.

Consequences of a Clogged Drain

The storm drain may become clogged with debris and litter, especially during prolonged storms or rains, and as a result, water cannot pass properly. So, the water will collect in yards, roadways, and even basements of homes, flooding the surrounding neighborhoods. Property damage from standing water exposure can be more severe than you think. Constant exposure, especially in driveways and landscaping, can harm the foundation of the home itself. If the flood occurs in roadways, the water can erode pavement, resulting in cracks as well as potholes, causing damage to public property. Finally, the stormwater that overflows carries various pollutants and toxins, and because it cannot drain properly, it will introduce pollutants into neighboring water bodies, causing contamination.

Routine Maintenance

In plumbing, routine maintenance is the best way to avoid issues in the first place. So, you need to make sure that trash, leaves, and litter are removed from the drains around your property, especially if your area is expecting heavy rainfall. Through installing covers, these drains can also be made more efficient, because they can trap debris before it enters the system, and then they can be cleaned.

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Sewer Jetting and Drain Cleaning

If the clog already exists, a professional plumber can perform a sewer jetting procedure to clean the storm drain. With this procedure, the clog inside the drain can be dissolved by using high-pressure water. Clogged drain cleaning is another procedure that can be performed with the help of a professional plumbing company. All drains need to be cleaned on a regular basis to work, and even though homeowners can try different DIY methods to clean them, a blocked storm drain should be left to the plumbers in Calimesa, CA.

Contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing’s Professionals Today

Even though most of us don’t pay much attention to the storm drain blockages, thinking they’re only slightly irritating, when they’re ignored for long enough, they can soon cause significant property damage, public infrastructure damage, and environmental problems. We at Mr. Rooter Plumbing offer all sorts of plumbing services, including storm drain cleaning and maintenance services for homeowners, so you can prevent problems before they arise. Whether you wish to be taking proactive decisions so you won’t face problems later on or are dealing with frequent floods, our skilled professionals can offer you the solution you deserve. Call us today to ask any plumbing-related question or to schedule an appointment for any type of plumbing concern you have.