Building Duct Blockage during Monsoon? How to tackle it effectively?

Blockage in Household drains can be really nasty stopping the waste water from leaving your property. These issues are now very common in apartments especially during monsoon season. All the toilets, sinks, baths and showers from the entire apartment is emptied into the same waste pipe where it flows into the sewers, During Monsoon the water level in these ducts increase and unfortunately most drainage pipeline ducts are missing the provision for Overflow drainage facility resulting the wastewater unable to flow away making the entire area unhygienic.

Small objects, random debris, grease and other stuff can slowly and gradually accumulate inside the pipes, obstructing the flow of water. If blocked drains are not cleaned and dealt immediately, the stagnant water can lead to a number of complications that will affect you and your property. This fact alone means that it’s well worth getting your drain unblocked as soon as possible. The common health complaints that are associated with blocked drains are -

• It triggers Asthma & Allergies - stagnant water in general can lead to mold growth and bacteria, which exacerbates respiratory issues.
• Typhoid
• Headaches, Anxiety & stress
• Mould and mildew problem.
• Disease carrying pests, like mosquito's, sewer flies etc.

Blocked pipeline ducts can also cause damage to your home. Stagnant water will definitely emit a musty odour. This bad smell can go up to the surface and permeate the house with an unpleasant, unhygienic and unhealthy atmosphere. Meanwhile, the water can also leak into the corners and foundations of the house, which may weaken its structural integrity. The moisture may come up the floorboards or walls, leading to water stains, wall dampness, leakage, wallpaint peel off, discolouration or warping. Moreover, stagnant water attracts mosquitoes, pests and other insects that may carry germs and diseases. It will also make the area prone to bacteria, mould and mildew.