Sewage Backups Across Shoreham Neighborhoods
Every neighborhood in Shoreham 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.
Shoreham's location near the Kalamazoo River and its seasonal heavy rainfall increase the risk of sewage backup, especially in lower-lying areas. The region's clay soil can also slow drainage, exacerbating the problem during heavy storms.
Water damage in Shoreham follows a few local patterns. combined sewer overflow during spring snowmelt and heavy rainfall accounts for the bulk of our calls. Shoreham's location near the Kalamazoo River and its seasonal heavy rainfall increase the risk of sewage backup, especially in lower-lying areas. The region's clay soil can also slow drainage, exacerbating the problem during heavy storms. 48-72 hours

