Why Sewage Backups Hit Lewes Hard
The pattern in Lewes is consistent. combined sewer overflow during heavy nor'easter rainfall events drives most of the emergency restoration calls we get.
Lewes experiences frequent heavy rainfall and storm surges, which overwhelm the aging combined sewer systems. The region's sandy soil and coastal location also increase the risk of water intrusion and sewage backup during extreme weather.
Lewes experiences frequent heavy rainfall and storm surges, which overwhelm the aging combined sewer systems. The region's sandy soil and coastal location also increase the risk of water intrusion and sewage backup during extreme weather. 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.

