The drain must be snaked and cleaned out, and then certain products may be used to prevent roots form growing any further. If it is a major problem, or if your pipes are blocked, they may need to be replaced.

Tree roots are opportunistic. While they will not crack a sound sewer service or water line, they will exploit cracks or failures in the lines. The best defense against having tree roots in lines is to make sure that your lines are in good condition and that they're not cracked. If you suspect that tree roots are growing into your sewer line, you can have the roots cut out using a process called "rodding". See similar questions...

When homeowners suspect they have a blocked sewer line between their home and the main City sewer, they should contact Toronto Water for assistance: 416-338-ROOT (7668). First response to sewer line blockage, inspection and emergency repair service will be provided by City staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week. After normal business hours, response will be limited to emergency situations where the sewer service lines are completely blocked. See similar questions...

There is no way to prevent this, although to date after surveying 100s of schools this has not been an issue in schools as far as we know. Our suggestion is that students be monitored and not given the survey code. A teacher could read the code, which is typically 8 digits. If a mischievous student wanted to remember the code and take the survey multiple times they could; just as a mischievous student (or parent with an agenda) could collect more than one paper survey and slip them into a pile. See similar questions...

It is highly recommended that you carry out preventive maintenance and clear out your drain about three times a year. Ask your plumbers whether there are any chemicals which can be put in the drain system in order to prevent the roots from growing. See similar questions...

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has eight fire stations that serve the City of Pomona. Each station is staffed with career fire fighting personnel who are trained to provide citizens with the highest level of fire and rescue assistance. Fire stations are strategically located throughout Pomona to provide quick assistance to area residents. In the event of fire or rescue emergency, the primary station will be on call to assist you with support from other stations, as needed. See similar questions...

Roots grow toward water vapor or moisture, by a continuous process (hydrotropism) occurring at the very end of the root. The root grows one cell at a time enabling it to enter the small cracks and joints, which may be present in your pipe. After a root enters a pipe, it divides hundreds of times to form a large mass of tender root ends. This root mass will accumulate a thick coating of grease which will collect up on the root mass until a blockage occurs. See similar questions...

The two most common causes of sewer backups are roots in the sewer line and grease blockages. Know where you sewer line is located. Avoid planting trees and shrubs near the sewer line. Roots can creep into the sewer pipe and over time cause a blockage. If trees or shrubs have caused problems in the past, remove them, once roots have breached your sewer line, there is a good chance that the roots will grow back. See similar questions...

Relying on sprinklers or other topical irrigation will increase the chances of raised roots. Since roots follow water, watering the tree at a low trickle for a longer period of time will encourage the roots to grow downward. See similar questions...

A sewer ejector pump is the answer. Kits come with the sump basin, sewer ejector pump, check-valve. The waster line is run into the sump basin, pumped through a checkvalve into the sewer line that grades with gravity. A vent pipe needs to be run also, (you can't pump out without replacing the air, it's like trying to suck air out of a bottle) If you add a high water alarm, which is a good idea. See similar questions...

Each property owner is responsible for maintaining the sewer line (lateral) from the property to the connection with the City's sewer main. The lateral will often continue off the property out to the sewer main, which is generally near the middle of the street. The City cleans all sewer mains at least once per year, more often in some areas. If you have questions about your sewer line, call (714) 990-7691 and ask for the Street Division Supervisor. See similar questions...

If you think the problem may be in the main sewer line, call the Public Works Department at (803) 285-9431. They will check the main sewer line and sewer tap to see if the problem is there. This may save you a bill for a plumber’s visit to tell you that your sewer lateral is clear. See similar questions...

A utility pipe that carries wastewater from the connected laterals to the wastewater treatment plant (via sewer force or gravity main). Yes. Upon request and only to households that have sewer cleanouts located at the resident’s property line (near the sidewalk), Redwood City will provide a cleaning (snaking) service from the cleanout to the sewer main line. See similar questions...

The customer is responsible for the sewer lateral from the house to the main sewer line in the street. See similar questions...

We have no evidence nor reports that they are more of a menace than any other species of tree but feel that no tree should be planted near sewage drains and this is especially true for fast growing trees. See similar questions...

Local hardware stores have a chemical for removing tree roots. This will kill the roots that are in the service line. See similar questions...

No! Whilst many “ home doctors” may tell you they do, there is absolutely no truth to this. Corns and callous generally occur due to friction and do not grow from roots. See our common conditions section for a full explanation. See similar questions...

The concept of taking vitamins to prevent heart disease is a great one--the problem is that we don't have any proof that they really do. Our only evidence is based on nutritional surveys that suggest that people who eat foods richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, and others are less likely to have heart disease. However, these same people could be getting more exercise and watching their health in many other ways, so these studies don't prove that it's the vitamins that make the difference. See similar questions...

Be careful what you put down the drain. Several items that should not be put into your sewer system are paper towels, diapers, grease, paints/solvents, chemicals, antifreeze, non-food oils, and any item that will not dissolve. Please deposit grease and food scraps into a can or the trash for disposal. Our Cease the Grease fact sheet, contains more information on proper grease disposal. See similar questions...

It’s a picture too ugly to imagine – the idea of raw sewage flooding your home. If you never want to see that happen, you must protect your sewer line. You can do this by ensuring nothing goes down the drain or flushed into the toilet that shouldn’t be. Items like cooking oil and pan grease should never be poured down the drain, nor should caustic liquid items, such as oven cleaner, or harder items like meat scraps, plastics or metals. See similar questions...