The roots of that big tree in your yard may be infiltrating your underground plumbing right now. If the species is ...

An urban forester explains the root of the problem.

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 ...

Tree roots do not wait decades to cause trouble for your septic line. Given moisture, nutrients, and even a small opening, ...

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how to properly deal with above-ground tree roots to keep the tree healthy and ...

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 ...

Question: My neighbor has a huge eucalyptus tree. The roots of this tree encroach into my backyard. Can I hire a contractor to remove the roots? Answer: A property owner is entitled to remove the ...

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 ...

While there are natural disaster risks to outdoor plumbing you can't prevent, many issues can be avoided or made less severe with a little bit of planning.

Mexican sycamore, cedar elm species among riskiest trees for residential sewer damage We're seeing local sycamores and ...