The first sign of a problem will frequently be that, when flushing the toilet, the water backs up to the rim of the bowl and does not drain away. A sewer choke or surcharge is happening when raw sewage starts to overflow from any toilet or floor waste outlet in your bathroom, laundry or kitchen. It may also overflow from a ground level vent pipe outside a ground floor apartment. In the event of an overflow you should contact your strata manager to have the matter inspected.
You’re going about your day when you suddenly spot signs of water damage on your walls or ceiling. What happens next – and who’s responsible
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- Mar 1, 2021
