Drains are the pipes connected to sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets that move wastewater away from individual fixtures. These pipes eventually connect to your main sewer line.
The sewer line is the larger pipe that carries all wastewater from your home to the city sewer system or septic system. While drain clogs typically affect one fixture, sewer line problems can impact multiple drains at once.
Understanding the difference helps determine whether a simple drain cleaning or a more extensive sewer repair may be needed.
