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Corona, Queens
A blocked sewer line can push wastewater into the lowest drains in the building, and in a multi-family house that affects everyone who lives there. JPR Plumbing helps Corona homeowners and landlords find the blockage and get wastewater flowing again. Call (833) 603-1840 if sewage is coming into your home.
What to know
Every drain in a building connects to a sewer line, called the lateral, that carries wastewater out to the City sewer under the street. When that line is blocked by grease, wipes, or roots, or when the pipe is cracked or sagging, wastewater has nowhere to go. It rises through the lowest openings first, usually a basement floor drain, shower, or toilet.
In two- and three-family houses, several households send their waste through the same lateral, so it carries a heavy load every day. Backups can also happen during intense storms, when the City sewer fills and pushes water back toward homes. A sewer backup plumber finds out which of these is happening and explains how to fix it, because each cause needs a different solution. Visit our JPR Plumbing homepage to learn more about our services.
Here are the common signs of a sewer line problem, the usual causes, and how a plumber can help.
Wastewater rising through a basement floor drain is the most common sign of a blocked lateral.
When drains in more than one unit are slow at once, the blockage is likely in the main line.
A lasting sewer odor can come from a blockage, a dry trap, or a damaged pipe.
Grease poured down sinks builds up in pipes and is a leading cause of sewer backups in NYC.
Roots can enter older sewer laterals through cracks and joints and trap waste.
Older laterals can crack or settle, creating low spots where waste collects.
A plumber checks where the backup is and whether the problem is in your lateral or the City sewer.
The lateral may be cleared with professional equipment, depending on the cause.
Damaged sections may need repair, and a plumber can explain ways to lower the risk of repeat backups.
Repair costs
Sewer backup work can range from clearing a clog to repairing damaged pipe. Common factors include:
A plumber can explain the likely work once the cause and location of the problem are known.
Corona considerations
Multi-family houses put a heavy, steady load on their sewer laterals.
Keep children and pets away from sewage, avoid touching it, and stop using water until the line is checked.
NYC DEP’s plan to prevent sewer backups says the private sewer lateral is the property owner’s responsibility, including root damage, and that grease is the main cause of confirmed backups in City sewers. It also notes that plumbers can check the condition of a house lateral.
When two or three families share one lateral, grease and wipes from every kitchen and bathroom add up, so prevention matters.
If a plumber finds the blockage is in the City sewer and not your lateral, it can be reported to 311 so DEP can investigate.
Backups and clogs often go together. You can also browse all of our plumbing services in Corona. Related services include:
We serve homeowners and landlords across Corona, from the blocks near Northern Boulevard and Junction Boulevard to the streets around Roosevelt Avenue and Corona Avenue. Contact us to confirm availability at your address.
Questions
Ask everyone in the building to stop running water and flushing, keep people and pets away from the wastewater, and call a plumber.
NYC DEP says the private sewer lateral is the property owner’s responsibility, including damage from roots.
DEP says grease is the main cause of confirmed backups in City sewers. Wipes and roots are also common problems.
A plumber can check your lateral. If the blockage is in the City sewer, report it to 311.
The basement drain is usually the lowest opening in the system, so wastewater rises there first.
Yes. Sewage can carry germs, so avoid contact and clean and disinfect affected areas.
Keep grease, wipes, and other trash out of drains, and have a plumber check the lateral if backups keep happening.
Call (833) 603-1840, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., or send us a request online. Tell us where the sewage is coming up and whether it started during rain.
