This article is about unblocking drains.
A blocked drain is a real problem for a homeowner. Not only can a blocked drain be a symptom of an underlying structural problem, or the cause of an unpleasant issue like water resurgence, but a clogged drain can also carry substantial health risks too.
Blocked household drains tend to occur within the areas of toilet, bathroom, or sink plumbing, but regardless of the clogged pipe or drain the result is the accumulation of waste water. It is this stagnant water that can cause health problems, and that fact alone means that it’s well worth getting your drain unblocked as soon as possible. Here are a few of the common health complaints that are associated with blocked drains.
When water goes down a drain, it is usually dirty to begin with. When it then sits within a blocked drain for a prolonged time, it’s only going to get worse. Blocked toilet drains are perhaps the worst offenders in this respect, as backed-up water from such drains can become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, and this in turn can lead to disease. Even initially uncontaminated water can encourage bacteria like Legionella when it stands idle, so the health concerns from dirty water are very real.
Bad Odours
A blocked drain will usually smell, and this in itself can create a fair few health concerns. Even if the odour isn’t innately toxic, being exposed to bad odours stresses us, makes us more anxious, causes symptoms like headaches or poor moods, and can even make us feel more tired, and this will, of course, only get worse the longer a drain is left. Bad odours might not be life-threatening, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t a problem.
Irritation
Blocked drains can irritate or exacerbate existing problems that a person may have. For example, asthma sufferers frequently have more regular attacks when they are forced into proximity with a blocked drain, and those who harbour sensitivities or allergies can be similarly afflicted. Coming into contact with waste water around blocked drains can also lead to skin complaints, so when all’s said and done you need to get a blockage seen to as soon as possible.
Here at Inspect-A-Drain, we are specialists when it comes to unblocking drains Derby residence need, and if you’re struggling with a blocked drain in our vicinity then we urge you to get in touch with us as soon as possible. Contact us now by calling 0800 195 8670, 01335 360879 or email roger@drain-inspections.com today.
