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 ...

Ignoring clogged plumbing is never a good idea. But what if you’ve tried snaking and plunging your slow-draining sink—and perhaps even enlisted the help of a professional plumber—and you still can’t ...

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Your column on preventing roots in sewer lines was appreciated, but I've heard that flushing copper sulfate to kill tree roots in sewer lines is frowned on by the sewer treatment plants. -- D.R.S., ...