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Sewer line backup leaves Portland resident fuming
"Anne-Louise Vernon got a raw deal after a city sewer line backed up last June, flooding the basement of her Southeast Portland home. “The smell…
Students clogging toilets at school thanks to TikTok trend
"Students are destroying or stealing items at their schools, often in the school bathrooms, for what school administrators and police are blaming on a TikTok…
Neighborhood residents dealing with sewage backups and clogged toilets
"Imagine not being able to use your toilet or even take a shower. That's what some are dealing with in a Shannon Hills neighborhood. In…
When is water (hydro) jetting necessary for clearing a clog?
"Hydro Jetting is a non-invasive plumbing solution that clears pipes by removing blockages effectively. It involves the use of high-pressure water jets, which can remove…
Beware sewer line repair companies looking to con unsuspecting homeoweners
"A sophisticated plumbing scheme in Southern Colorado is preying on people in need of sewer inspections, and it could cost victims thousands of dollars. Amid…
Want to avoid a clogged drain? Follow these guidelines
Combing hair and scraping plates We recommend that you give yourself a comb through before having a shower, especially if you have long hair. We…
Kim Kardashian confesses to embarrassing clogged toilet story
"Kim Kardashian made an 'embarrassing' admission that she clogged the toilet 'going number two' and did nothing to fix it in a newly released KUWTK…
Sewer line blockage causes sewage to rise up through area manholes
"San Luis Obispo County Public Health Officer Penny Borenstein released a statement explaining that a blockage in a sewer line caused about 2,000 gallons of…
Practice proper lawn care to reduce drainage clogs
"Lately our drainage pipes have been backed up a little more than usual and it turns out there's one task that we can all do…
Who's setting the standard for "flushable" products
"Go to any drugstore or supermarket, and it’s easy to find wipes and other supplies labeled “flushable.” It’s totally fine to flush those wipes down…
Water (hydro) jetting is an eco-friendly solution to clearing drainage systems
"Hydro Jetting is a non-invasive and efficient method of cleaning out your drain pipes and sewer line. It effectively loosens sand, grease, scale and residue…
American toilet paper causing toilet clogging issues at Japanese air force base
"American multi-ply toilet paper brands are to blame for frequently clogged pipes on Yokota Air Base, Amy Moses, operator of the tower maintenance department on…