Why Sewage Backups Hit Ocean City Hard
The pattern in Ocean City is consistent. combined sewer overflow during heavy nor'easter rainfall events drives most of the emergency restoration calls we get.
Ocean City's coastal location and frequent heavy rainfall during the hurricane and nor'easter seasons increase the risk of sewage backup. The sandy soil and high water table further contribute to flooding and overflow in basements and low-lying areas.
Ocean City's coastal location and frequent heavy rainfall during the hurricane and nor'easter seasons increase the risk of sewage backup. The sandy soil and high water table further contribute to flooding and overflow in basements and low-lying areas. The dominant local driver is combined sewer overflow during heavy nor'easter rainfall events. Damage builds in stages. Spread. Absorption. Microbial growth. Structural compromise. Every stage you pass through adds to the final bill.
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