Tree roots naturally grow into sewer lines as they are a source of additional water and nutrients. Some signs of tree roots in sewer lines are sinkholes, soft spots in the yard, slow drains, gurgling ...

Ignoring clogged plumbing is never a good idea. But what if you’ve tried snaking and plunging your slow-draining sink—and perhaps even enlisted the help of a professional plumber—and you still can’t ...

No one likes dealing with sewer and water line problems. They're messy, smelly, and often quite expensive to fix. Tree roots are one of the biggest offenders when it comes to water and sewer line ...

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Q: For the past several years, we’ve had ongoing problems with our old clay sewer main. The line has to be rooted every few months, and the cost to install a new line would be about $15,000. Why is ...

The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District has begun an investigation into overactive tree roots that have breached the large-diameter sewer main, or interceptor, that conveys large volumes of flow ...

Businesses and homeowners in downtown Greenville are struggling with recurring pipe issues caused by aging infrastructure made worse by tree roots infiltrating the city's terracotta sewer pipes.