Unusually lush, green patches of grass or soggy spots over your sewer pipe’s path can indicate a leak or break caused by a backup.
However, the mechanical snake is not the end of the story. It is merely the intervention. The final stage of fixing a sewer line is reflection. Why did the line clog? Was it the "flushable" wipes that are, in truth, anything but? Was it the accumulation of grease and cooking oil, poured down the sink in moments of culinary laziness, only to solidify into a cholesterol-like plaque within the pipes? Or was it the relentless hunger of a silver maple tree, whose roots sought the nutrient-rich water and cracked the clay? how to fix a clogged sewer line
Once you fix the clog, keep it clear:
Before attempting a fix, you must confirm the clog is in the main sewer line rather than an individual fixture. Common symptoms include: Unusually lush, green patches of grass or soggy