Sewage Backups Across Mount Prospect Neighborhoods
Every neighborhood in Mount Prospect has a different water damage risk profile. The one that shows up on most restoration calls is combined sewer overflow during spring snowmelt and heavy rainfall.
Mount Prospect's proximity to the Des Plaines River and its clay-rich soil can lead to increased groundwater pressure during heavy rains, increasing the risk of sewage backup in basements. The city's older combined sewer systems are particularly vulnerable during the spring thaw and storm season.
Water damage in Mount Prospect follows a few local patterns. combined sewer overflow during spring snowmelt and heavy rainfall accounts for the bulk of our calls. Mount Prospect's proximity to the Des Plaines River and its clay-rich soil can lead to increased groundwater pressure during heavy rains, increasing the risk of sewage backup in basements. The city's older combined sewer systems are particularly vulnerable during the spring thaw and storm season. 48-72 hours

