My Home Flooded with Sewage. What Should I Do? “The sewer is backing up into my house!” Panic sets in almost immediately. The smell is overwhelming, your belongings are being damaged, and you’re wondering what to do next. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Many Oklahoma homeowners experience sewer backups caused by […]
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What Should Cities Be Doing to Prevent Sewer Backups? When most people think about a sewer backup, they picture the aftermath: sewage in the home, ruined floors, damaged furniture, and the overwhelming task of cleaning up. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that many sewer backups are preventable. Cities and municipalities are responsible for […]
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How to Help Prevent Future Sewer Backups While many sewer backups are caused by aging or poorly maintained municipal sewer systems, there are several steps homeowners can take to help reduce their risk. Review Your Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage Many homeowners are surprised to learn that standard homeowner’s insurance policies often do not cover sewer backup […]
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the state agency responsible for protecting Oklahoma’s air, land, and water resources. Its mission is to safeguard public health by preventing pollution, restoring environmental quality, and promoting a clean and sustainable environment for all Oklahomans. While most residential sewer backups […]
The Effects of Sewage Pollution on Human Health When raw sewage enters your home or surrounding environment, it is more than just an unpleasant mess—it can pose serious health risks. Sewage contains harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, chemicals, and other contaminants that can affect both people and the environment. How Are People Exposed to Sewage? There […]
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Protect Yourself: Do You need a lawyer?
/in Protect Yourself/by Jim BuxtonMy Home Flooded with Sewage. What Should I Do? “The sewer is backing up into my house!” Panic sets in almost immediately. The smell is overwhelming, your belongings are being damaged, and you’re wondering what to do next. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Many Oklahoma homeowners experience sewer backups caused by […]
Sewer Education: What Should My City Be Doing To Prevent Sewer Backups?
/in Sewer Education/by Jim BuxtonWhat Should Cities Be Doing to Prevent Sewer Backups? When most people think about a sewer backup, they picture the aftermath: sewage in the home, ruined floors, damaged furniture, and the overwhelming task of cleaning up. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that many sewer backups are preventable. Cities and municipalities are responsible for […]
Protect Yourself: How to Prevent Future Sewer Backups
/in Protect Yourself/by Jim BuxtonHow to Help Prevent Future Sewer Backups While many sewer backups are caused by aging or poorly maintained municipal sewer systems, there are several steps homeowners can take to help reduce their risk. Review Your Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage Many homeowners are surprised to learn that standard homeowner’s insurance policies often do not cover sewer backup […]
Department of Environmental Quality – DEQ
/in Protect Yourself/by Jim BuxtonThe Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the state agency responsible for protecting Oklahoma’s air, land, and water resources. Its mission is to safeguard public health by preventing pollution, restoring environmental quality, and promoting a clean and sustainable environment for all Oklahomans. While most residential sewer backups […]
Protect Yourself: Know The Effects of Sewage Pollution on Humans
/in Protect Yourself/by Jim BuxtonThe Effects of Sewage Pollution on Human Health When raw sewage enters your home or surrounding environment, it is more than just an unpleasant mess—it can pose serious health risks. Sewage contains harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, chemicals, and other contaminants that can affect both people and the environment. How Are People Exposed to Sewage? There […]