You should not ignore a broken sewer line. If you don't fix your damaged or blocked sewer line immediately, property damage, sewage backup, as well as potential health risks, are all possible.

The underground pipe carrying all your wastewater to the sewers is what you see. There are four main signs that a sewer line is broken: multiple slow drains and foul-smelling inside the house.

It is difficult to identify plumbing problems, especially when they occur underground. With this list, you might be able to identify if you have an underground problem or a broken sewer line.

Slow drains

If a fixture is draining slowly, it's usually a sign that there is a simple blockage. It is possible to see signs that your plumbing system is more clogged if you have multiple fixtures draining slowly.

Gassy or strange odor

Your nose will be able to tell you if your sewer line is broken. Your drains should not emit any smells. The smell you are smelling could be toxic waste gas, which is slowly but surely making it way into other parts of your home.

Mildew, mold

You may notice mold or mildew growing rapidly in your home, especially in the basement. It could be caused either by water damage to your sewer line, or a sewage backup.

Crawlers and other critters

Do you notice a sudden increase in the number of rodents or bugs around your home? It could be an indication of a broken sewer line. Rodents can often be found living in the sewers. They can find their way into your home by simply squeezing through small cracks in the main sewer line. The stagnant water makes a crack in the drainpipe a perfect breeding place for insects. This allows insects rapid growth.