Prevent Plumbing Problems Before El Nino Brings Heavy Rain: A Southern California Homeowner's Guide
Heavy El Niño rainfall reveals plumbing vulnerabilities that dry Southern California years completely hide. Saturated ground raises water tables, overwhelming slow or partially blocked drains. Storm water volume can exceed what municipal sewer systems are designed to handle, pushing water backward through home drain lines. A pre-season plumbing inspection and a few targeted preventative measures can be the difference between staying dry and a very expensive cleanup.
Southern California plumbing systems are designed for a semi-arid climate. Drain lines that work perfectly well during our typical dry years can be completely overwhelmed during a sustained El Niño event, and the problems that result are among the most expensive and disruptive a homeowner can face.
At Burgeson's, our plumbing team has seen firsthand how heavy Southern California storms can impact homes. In our experience, homeowners who take a few preventative steps before a storm are often better prepared to protect their homes and plumbing systems.
Here's what to do, and why it matters.
