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.

Tree and shrub roots require oxygen and water to grow. Growth rate is variable and is affected by the soil depth, water supply, aeration, mineral supply and temperature. Root systems are made up of large, permanent roots for support and stabilization, and many small, temporary feeder root and root hairs. These small roots are the primary water and nutrient absorbers. Most roots can be found in the top 6 to 18 inches of soil, where water, nutrients and oxygen are found. See similar questions...

If roots have entered your pipes, a Roto-Rooter technician can remove the roots using powerful cutting blades. Your technician will recommend the application of Roto-Rooter® Root Destroyer to retard future root growth. Roto-Rooter® Root Destroyer will kill only the roots growing in the pipes and will not affect the rest of your tree's root system. Simply pour the recommended dosage into your toilet bowl and flush the product into the line twice each year. See similar questions...

The homeowner pays for the installation of the water and/or sewer. The homebuilder, or developer, initially pays for the installation and then passes the cost on the homebuyer in the cost of the home. These costs include their share of the costs of the sewer piping under the streets throughout the neighborhood. See similar questions...

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. 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...

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...

ICE-LOC® is not intended for sewer pipes or drainage pipes. ICE-LOC® is intended for portable water systems that freeze. 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...

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...

Although they may seem to be working, older systems are seldom tightly sealed. This can allow storm water to enter the system which will cause problems at the treatment plant. See similar questions...

This type of connection is typically used for joining unlike pipes, such as iron pipe to plastic pipe. See similar questions...

Thank God, we all know how hard it is to control the growth of real bamboo plants in the yard or in a pot. Luckily bamboo is a stick that will only grow a few inches of roots and sprouts, and definitely will not grow any branches or babies. See similar questions...

of tree roots are located in the top two feet of the soil. The other 10% of the root system can go much deeper, 12 feet and more. Tree roots need oxygen to provide nourishment to the tree. There is more oxygen in the top two feet, so that is where the majority of the roots can be found. Deep rooting depends on the species, the soil, and the availability of moisture. Very heavy and hard clay discourages deep root growth. Sandy or loamy soil allows for deeper root penetration. See similar questions...

A small number of surface roots may become exposed during trunk shaking, especially during longer duration shake times. Root pruning studies that removed up to 50% of the total root mass of healthy well-watered trees, have shown that remaining roots can compensate for root loss. The root system rapidly regrows to establish an appropriate balance between roots and shoots. See similar questions...

The Alameda County Water District is responsible for pipes on the "street side" of the water meter, including all service lines and water mains extending throughout the community. ACWD is also responsible for the water meter itself. If you notice a water leak in the street or in the vicinity of your water meter, please call ACWD Operations to report it. The property owner is generally responsible for all pipes and plumbing on the "customer side" of the water meter. See similar questions...

Pipes rated for 200 pounds per square inch (psig) are schedule 40, or 3/8" thick. Pipes rated for 400 psig are 1/2 " thick. See similar questions...

To begin, we have limited the release to the Frontier kernel, written in C; and Frontier.root, which is the main object database, which contains script-implemented verbs, and default data for Tools. Frontier won't run without Frontier.root in the application folder. The current UserLand distribution includes a few root files that implement higher level functionality, such as mainResponder.root, which is a rich application server, prefs. See similar questions...

A Public Sewer is a sewer adopted and maintained (in this area) by Thames Water. Such sewers are normally found under the highway, but can be anywhere. A sewer under a highway is not automatically a public sewer. The Council and Thames Water hold copies of the Public Sewer Maps showing the locations of public sewers. See similar questions...

If wastewater is backing up only when you are using water, the plug is likely in your service line and you should call a qualified sewer cleaning contractor to service the line. If wastewater is backing up when no water is being used in your building, the City sewer is probably plugged and you should call the City immediately. When in doubt, call the City first. During normal business hours, call Public Works at (763) 706-3700. See similar questions...