| Cause | Typical Location | Indicator | |-------|----------------|-----------| | Hair & soap scum | Bathroom sinks, showers, tubs | Slow draining, gurgling | | Grease, fat & oil | Kitchen sinks | Water backing up, foul odor | | Food waste | Kitchen sinks (even with disposals) | Recurring slow drains | | Foreign objects | Toilets, floor drains | Sudden complete blockage | | Tree roots | Underground sewer lines | Multiple drains clogging, recurring issue | | Mineral buildup | Old metal pipes | Reduced flow over time |
The Quiet Disaster