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 ...

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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 ...

WACO, Texas, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring’s warmer temperatures and increased rainfall bring new plant growth but can also cause an often-overlooked threat to home plumbing: tree root ...

In June, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District staff learned of a problem: The sewer interceptor pipe running through EagleVail had an irregular flow pattern. While there were only minor impacts ...

Researchers at the University of South Australia are calling for a major shift in how cities manage tree root intrusions into household sewer systems that cost millions of dollars in repair bills each ...

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 ...