According
to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American
family of four consumes 400 gallons of water per day. As part of the
wastewater management cycle, waste flows through the sewer systems
and then to the water treatment plants.
Unfortunately,
a sewage backup can cause a disruption in this cycle. A sewage backup
is often due to improper waste disposal habits, such as throwing
greasy detritus in their kitchen sinks or flushing paper towels and
diapers in the toilet. A blocked sewer system that’s left
unattended can lead to unsanitary conditions and health risks.
