Water coming up through the shower drain
Dirty water rising in the shower when you flush or run the washing machine means the drain past the bathroom is blocked. What to do now and what fixes it.
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Key takeaways
- Water coming up through the shower when another fixture is used means the drain is blocked past the point where the shower joins it. It is not a shower problem.
- Stop using water everywhere in the house, including the toilet, washing machine and dishwasher, until the blockage is cleared.
- Check outside. If the overflow is beyond your boundary or the neighbours have it too, the blockage is probably in Sydney Water's pipes. If only your house is affected, it is most likely in yours. Either way, call us on 0468 207 504.
- The yard gully should overflow before the shower does. If it didn't, the gully may be set too high, covered or stuck, or the blockage is between the shower and the gully.
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