How to Prevent Outdoor Plumbing Blockages

Beware of Outdoor Plumbing Clogs

Homeowners are often aware of the dangers of indoor plumbing clogs from a clogged toilet or blocked shower drain but are unaware of how outdoor plumbing clogs can be just as destructive to their plumbing system. Clogged pipes outdoors can wreak havoc on plumbing systems and cause problems for the indoor plumbing fixtures as well.

A clogged pipe anywhere in the plumbing system can affect the overall function of the home’s plumbing. Problems with outdoor plumbing fixtures can cause a spike in utility bills and result in total system failure if left in a state of disrepair. In this blog post, our plumbing experts give insight on common outdoor plumbing fixtures and how to prevent outdoor plumbing blockages.

What Are Outdoor Plumbing Fixtures

Not all plumbing fixtures are located inside of the home. The indoor and outdoor plumbing system is all connected through the main water line, which distributes water through a system of pipes. Lawn sprinklers, pool pumps, and outdoor fountains are examples of outdoor plumbing fixtures that are susceptible to clogged pipes.

Any outdoor fixture that uses water from the main water line is a part of the home’s plumbing system. When there is a problem with outdoor plumbing fixtures, it can negatively affect the function of plumbing fixtures throughout the entire house.

Reasons Why Outdoor Plumbing Clogs Happen

Outdoor plumbing clogs and indoor plumbing clogs can both be detrimental to home plumbing systems, but they often differ in the cause of the clog. Clogged shower drains or toilets are usually caused by flushing the wrong thing down the drain, but an underground pipe clog from an outdoor plumbing fixture is likely a result of natural causes.

Keeping the area around the plumbing fixture clean can go a long way in preventing outdoor plumbing clogs. Outdoor plumbing fixtures are more susceptible to the elements, including clogs from dead leaves, dirt, debris, and plant roots spilling into the plumbing system’s network of pipes. Careful planning around the installation of outdoor plumbing fixtures can help prevent future problems resulting from tree roots growing into the pipes.

How to Clear Tough Outdoor Plumbing Blockages

For some outdoor plumbing blockages, it may be necessary to seek the help of a professional to resolve the issue. Professional plumbers have several specialized tools at their disposal to remove blockages caused by tree roots and other natural causes. A professional plumber may use a drain snake to clear away leaves and debris causing a pipe clog. Drain snakes are long pieces of metal that can be inserted into the pipe to clear blockages.

Tough outdoor drain blockages may require more advanced drain clearing methods such as hydro-jetting. Hydro-jetting is the process of injecting pipes with high-speed water to remove clogs caused by roots growing into the pipes. When handling tough clogs, a trusted local plumber can help.

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