Sewer, Drains & Toilets
Guides for sewer backups, blocked drains and overflowing toilets, plus who is responsible for water and sewer lines in Augusta and Columbia County.
Guides in this category
Who Fixes a Water or Sewer Line Leak in Augusta and Columbia County?
In general, the utility owns the water main and the meter, and the homeowner owns the water line from the…
Toilet Overflowing? What to Do First
To stop an overflowing toilet, lift the tank lid and push the flapper down, then close the supply valve behind…
Sewer Backup: Causes and What to Do First
Most sewer backups are caused by a blocked main line: tree roots, grease, wipes or a broken or sagging pipe.…
About these guides
Backups and clogs are some of the most common emergency calls. These guides explain what to do when a toilet overflows, what causes sewer backups, how to tell a single clog from a blocked main line and who is responsible for water and sewer lines in Augusta and Columbia County.