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 ...

It’s true—tree roots can sneak their way into buried water lines and plumbing pipes, interrupting the flow into and out of your home. “Tree roots respond to the sound waves of water and will seek it ...

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 ...

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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 ...

I have a neighbor with a huge tree in his yard (and the tree trunk is actually partially on my yard). The problem is this- I have been having problems with drainage out of the main 5″ waste water pipe ...

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the leading plumber Point Cook wide, NLK Plumbing, while trees are a great asset to have on a property, the roots enjoy finding ...

PITTSFORD, N.Y. – A massive sewer pipe backed up over the weekend in the town of Pittsford, causing thousands of gallons of sewage to escape into a tributary that runs into Allen’s Creek. The ...

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Tree roots caused a blockage in a sanitary sewer pipe Wednesday, leading to a sewer overflow in Dubuque. According to a release from the City of Dubuque, “tree roots grew into ...