Sewer Main Maintenance

The first signs of root clogs and other sewer clogs include slow-flowing drains, toilets that make gurgling noises when flushed, and wet areas around floor drains that appear after you do the laundry. If you take action when you see these signs, you might be able to avoid a complete sewer-line blockage.

Trees are believed to be the root (pardon the pun) of more than 50 percent of all sewer line clogs. Simply put, roots love sewer lines, and will readily grow toward them, especially lines with openings caused by deterioration and movement. Once inside the pipe, roots continue to grow. If not disturbed, they'll eventually fill the pipe with hair-like masses wherever they enter. It is in these masses that grease, tissue paper, and other debris are caught. We recommend and sell RootX .  RootX kills roots using the aquatic herbicide Dichlobenil. It’s non-caustic, non-fumigating, and non-systemic, It contains no diquat dibromide, copper sulfate, or metam sodium. RootX will not harm pipes, septic systems or above-ground vegetation.

Because root growth in sewer pipes is such a common problem, it is a good idea to have your lateral line cleaned on a regular basis, either by mechanical means or by using products that kill roots inside pipes without harming trees. We recommend visually inspecting lateral lines to determine the extent of the damage before treating them. This is done by snaking a small video camera into the line. Call us for more information or to schedule an inspection.

Finally, do not plant trees and shrubs with shallow, spreading root systems anywhere near lateral sewer lines. If you do not know where your lateral line is, check the survey documents you received when you bought your home. If you do not have them, your city planning or public works department might have a copy.

Sewer laterals usually run in straight lines, so it is fairly easy to get a general idea of their location. Simply find the clean-out. If it is near your house, draw a straight line from the clean-out to the street. If it is near the street, do the same thing in reverse.

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