Do you experience frequent back ups in pipes?

I stay in an apartment. I'm at the very bottom. Ever since I've been here, I occasionally get water coming up from my pipes in my sinks. I'm told this is because of what my neighbors above me put down the drain. I know this has some truth to it, but is it normal for it to happen so often? This is an older apartment, so I believe this has a little to do with it. If you are at the bottom of a unit or know of someone. Is this normal for bottom floor people, or does my apartment need new plumbing/pipes?

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NativeOregonian · 51-55

The manager needs to put a 200-500 foot snake through, the pipes are clogged with something.

Threepio

Flushable wipes really aren't flushable.....

just sayin

Your pipes need snaked. Then scoped.

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sweetiepoo · 36-40, F

@NativeOregonian that sounds logical. They have snaked it and what not. And after it is clear, a few years later it happens again.

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@sweetiepoo They may have to scrape the pipes as well. It sounds like snaking alone isn't doing the job.

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@sweetiepoo Whenever you see a truck next to a manhole and barriers around it, it is most likely a scraping crew.

xixgun · M

Ask first about having it snaked, if nothing is done, contact the health department

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@xixgun You're thinking more of the building inspector than health department. Yes, it can be a health issue, but they will refer it to an inspector to see if there is clogging and the pipes are up to code.

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