Serving Chalfont, 18914

Clog Removal in Chalfont, PA

Toilet backing up in Chalfont? The sewer authority says most wipes are not flushable and lodge in the lateral, and that is the most common clog in the borough's 1970s homes. Call now. A real person picks up 24/7.

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Wipes in Chalfont laterals

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Bathroom sink draining clear after a clog is removed

Wipes

Toilet backed up and somebody flushed wipes?

Why it happens in Chalfont

The Chalfont-New Britain Township Joint Sewage Authority says most baby wipes and adult wipes are not flushable. Its FAQ says products like these don't break down quickly, become lodged in the lateral or main, and cause a sewer backup.

What to try, and when to call us

Stop flushing. A plunger won't break up a wipe stuck 20 feet down the line. A plumber's cable can grab or cut it from the cleanout.

Source: Chalfont-New Britain Township Joint Sewage Authority

Dirty water pooling around a basement floor drain

Owner's pipe

Is the lateral my problem or the authority's?

What causes it in Chalfont

The authority's owner responsibilities page covers property owners maintaining laterals, connections and repairs. About 83% of Chalfont households own their home, so most of those laterals are private.

What you can do right now

If only your house is backing up, it's your lateral. If the street is affected, call the authority at 215-345-1225.

Source: Chalfont-New Britain Township Joint Sewage Authority

Drain pipes and P-traps under a double sink

Townhouses

Townhouse drain gurgling when the neighbor runs water?

Why Chalfont homes see this

About 17% of Chalfont homes are attached townhouses and twins, and the median home dates to 1973. Attached homes sometimes share a section of drain before it reaches the main.

When to stop and call

If your drain gurgles when next door runs water, a shared section may be partly blocked. A plumber can camera it and tell you whose side it's on.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Why drains back up in Chalfont

The local numbers behind the problems above, each with its source.

43%

of Chalfont homes built from 1960 to 1979

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

83%

of households own their home

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

17%

of homes are attached townhouses and twins

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

47.7 in

normal yearly precipitation at Doylestown Airport

Source: NOAA NCEI

What to Do While You Wait in Chalfont

Skip the chemical drain cleaner. It can splash back and it can't clear a main line.

Stop running water if more than one drain is backing up.
Don't pour chemical cleaner into standing water. It can splash back when the plumber opens the line.
If you know where the cleanout is, clear the area around it.
Keep children and pets away from dirty water.

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