Sewage Backups Across Wheeler AFB Neighborhoods
Every neighborhood in Wheeler AFB has a different water damage risk profile. The one that shows up on most restoration calls is heavy tropical rainfall infiltrating aging sewer laterals.
Wheeler AFB experiences frequent heavy rainfall during the wet season, which overwhelms the aging sewer systems. The combination of high groundwater levels and saturated soil increases the likelihood of sewage backups, especially in low-lying areas near the base.
Water damage in Wheeler AFB follows a few local patterns. heavy tropical rainfall infiltrating aging sewer laterals accounts for the bulk of our calls. Wheeler AFB experiences frequent heavy rainfall during the wet season, which overwhelms the aging sewer systems. The combination of high groundwater levels and saturated soil increases the likelihood of sewage backups, especially in low-lying areas near the base. as few as 24 hours
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