About 18% of housing units in Houston, TX (179,307 of 1,006,392) were built before 1960, the era of galvanized steel supply lines and cast iron drains.
About 64% of housing units in Houston, TX (643,070 of 1,006,392) were built before 1980, the period when asbestos-containing materials and lead paint were still in use.
About 34% of housing units in Houston, TX (337,831 of 1,006,392) were built in the 1970s and 1980s, overlapping the years polybutylene supply piping was commonly installed.
In local forums, homeowners point out that a sewer clean out allows you access to the line in case of a clog, and discuss whether private insurance covers you for sewer line repair in the event of a failure.
Regional environmental reports highlighted that at least 200-300 million gallons of raw sewage has already been pumped into the river, with Segraves stating it is already the largest environmental disaster in local waterways.
Tenants and landlords facing recurring pipe backups recommend to call 311 or Code Enforcement and report it as repeated sewage intrusion inside an occupied unit through municipal hotlines.
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