Gene's Water and Sewer | Twin Cities Water & Sewer Systems

No one wants to experience a sewer line backup or leak. Along with the unpleasant smell and messy cleanup of a compromised sewer pipe, it can be difficult to pinpoint the root cause of your sewage problem. Here at Gene’s Water & Sewer, we’ve seen it all when it comes to sewer pipes. We are the trusted name in sewer line repair for Minneapolis and the surrounding areas and have put together an outline of some sewer line issues to look out for.   First of all, your home’s sewage lines are only equipped to handle human waste and toilet paper. Avoid flushing trash like wrappers and paper towels, as they’re unable to properly disintegrate and can cause blockages that drain cleaning agents can’t fix.    One of the most common causes of sewer line damage is tree roots. A tree’s roots follow sources of water as they grow. Since sewer lines carry liquid waste, roots are naturally attracted to the source particularly when there is already a small leak in the piping. Once in contact with a s