Sewage Backup Cleanup in Lakeland

Sewage Cleanup Is Not a DIY Job

A sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant and dangerous water emergencies a Lakeland homeowner can face. Sewage water, often called black water, carries bacteria, viruses and other contaminants that can make people and pets sick. It needs to be handled with protective equipment and cleaned up in a way that leaves the area truly sanitary, not just dry.

Sewage backups can come from:

• Clogged or collapsed sewer lines between your home and the city main
• Overflowing toilets and blocked drains
• Septic system problems, common in parts of Polk County
• Heavy rain and flooding that overwhelm sewer and septic systems
• Tree roots growing into underground pipes

Proper sewage cleanup includes extracting the contaminated water, safely removing porous materials that cannot be disinfected, such as carpet, padding and affected drywall, then cleaning and sanitizing every surface the water touched. The area is then dried with commercial equipment and checked for remaining moisture to prevent mold.

While you wait for help, keep children and pets away from the affected area, avoid touching sewage-soaked items, do not use the plumbing that is backing up, and turn off power to wet areas if you can do so safely.

If sewage has backed up into your Lakeland home or business, call now for safe, thorough cleanup.