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Why is sewage coming up in my tub?
Short answer
Usually a clog in your main sewer line, so water from toilets and drains has nowhere to go and comes up at the lowest drain, often the tub or basement floor drain.
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Official sources
- EPA: flooded homes and cleanupepa.gov
- CDC: cleaning up after floodscdc.gov
- NAIC: your state insurance departmentcontent.naic.org