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 ...

This summer’s hotter-than-usual weather is creating a problem for some unsuspecting homeowners: tree roots clogging sewers. “In general, heat causes plants to grow faster. Faster-growing plants mean ...

Q: For the past several years, we’ve had ongoing problems with our old clay sewer main. The line has to be rooted every few months, and the cost to install a new line would be about $15,000. Why is ...

Don’t touch your face. Don’t stand within six feet of other people. Don’t make unnecessary trips outside the house. And also this: Don’t flush those wipes or paper towels down the toilet. Don’t touch ...

The lovely and mysterious thing about tree roots growing into sewer lines is that it happens below ground, which means that you can't see it without a backhoe. It's a shame, isn't it? Because if ...

Apr. 16—Along with lofty issues facing residents of the Granite State, New Hampshire senators also try to solve more down-to-earth matters, such as preventing wet wipes from clogging sewer systems.

Mention roots in your sewer line in a room full of homeowners, and odds are good that most of them will know what you're talking about. A few can probably even recommend a favored plumber or sewer ...

Question: For several years, we’ve had ongoing problems with our old clay sewer main. The line has to be rooted every few months, and the cost to install a new line would be about $15,000. Why is this ...

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A blockage caused by flushable wipes almost shut down the Keiser’s sewer system earlier this month. Mayor Rick Creecy said the clog was noticed on June 16 during a routine inspection. After the clog ...