How do I reduce the risk of a sewer back-up from the Municipal Utility District main collection line from entering my home?
A. Main sewer line back-ups that actually affect a customer’s home are relatively rare and are usually caused by an accumulation of household grease. Cooking oils and grease of any type should never by poured into the sink, garbage disposal or commode. Household grease can coagulate into a big enough mass to completely block a main sewer line. Check your Homeowners Insurance Policy. If you don’t have sewer back-up or overflow coverage, it makes sense to add it…or better yet, eliminate the source of the problem by disposing of grease and cooking oils with the normal household trash.
