Stay Safe During Severe Weather - Aztec Plumbing & Drains Has Plumbers Ready to Help!
Heavy rains and severe weather can lead to flooding, which can devastate your home—including your plumbing system. While you may know that flood water is dangerous, you may not know precisely how it can damage your plumbing. Our experts want to discuss how flood water can negatively affect your home’s plumbing system and how to prevent the damage from worsening.
Flood water can damage your home’s plumbing system in several ways:
Flood water can damage your pipes in many ways. Some of the most common forms include rust, corrosion, and clogs.
Flood water is filled with contaminants such as debris and harmful chemicals. The added amount of harmful particles can cause corrosion on your pipes. If left unattended, this can cause leaks to form and can eventually cause the pipes to burst.
During a flood, the water stirs up extra sediment that will make its way into your plumbing system. If enough debris enters your pipes, clogs will begin to form. The clogs can cause your pipes to burst if left unattended.
If your home is located in an area that is susceptible to hurricanes or other tropical storms, there is a chance that saltwater could enter your plumbing system during a flood. Saltwater is more aggressive than fresh water and can cause corrosion, which will lead to leaks over time. In addition, salt water is conductive, so if it comes into contact with electrical wiring, it could cause a fire.
Freshwater floods are more common than saltwater floods, but they can still cause significant damage to your home’s plumbing system. When left standing for too long, fresh water can become stagnant and start to grow bacteria. This poses a severe health risk to you and your family, so removing any standing water from your home as soon as possible is important. In addition, freshwater can erode concrete and degrade metal pipes over time, so it’s equally as important to have your home’s plumbing system inspected by a professional if you’ve also experienced flooding from freshwater.
Flooding is a serious problem that can disastrously affect your home—including your plumbing system. If you live in an area susceptible to flooding, it’s essential to take steps to protect your home.
If you experience flooding in your home, contact a professional plumber immediately. An experienced plumber will likely use video camera inspections to assess the internal damage to your pipes and pinpoint spots where leaks may begin to form.
If your home has been affected by flooding, our experts at Aztec Plumbing & Drains have the knowledge and equipment to assess the damage. Contact us online or give us a call 239-932-2959 so we can help fix the problem!
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