Backyard Basics for a Functional Septic System

July 25th, 2018 Posted in Sewer Lines
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When you have a septic system, you have many pipes running under the ground around your home. Sewer lines run from your home to the septic tank and then run from the tank to your drain field. All this underground equipment is essential to your septic system, but sometimes out-of-sight means out-of-mind. It is important to consider this valuable equipment when doing anything in your yard that may impact your septic system. Here are some backyard basics to help you maintain a functional septic system.

Do You Know Where Your Sewer Lines Are?

Do you know exactly where your sewer lines run? This is essential for protecting them from damage. If you do not know, have your local septic service company come inspect your system and give you a schematic of where your lines run. This will help you avoid these areas in your yard.

Be Carefully Where You Plant

Big, beautiful trees can be an asset to your home; they can also cause havoc on your sewer lines. Don’t plant trees that will grow large anywhere near your sewer lines. Tree roots can extend dozens of feet away from the tree’s trunk. Those roots seek moisture and they love to break into sewer lines.

No-Drive Zones

You should never allow vehicles to drive on your yard where your sewer lines are located. This includes the ones going to the septic tank, the lines to your distribution box and all the pipes to your drain field. The drain field is also off-limits for vehicles or heavy equipment.

Doing a few protective basics in your backyard can help prevent many expensive septic issues down the road. Along with regular service and pumping, preventive care can help protect your septic investment for many years to come.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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Peek at the Roots in Your Sewer Line

May 23rd, 2018 Posted in Sewer Lines
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If your sewer line shares a yard with large trees, it is likely those trees are searching for a way to access your sewer line. The roots of trees can spread out from the trunk for 10, 20 or more feet, looking for water and nutrients. If you have jointed sewer line pipes, tree roots can find small holes to squeeze through at the joints and enter your sewer lines. If you want to know if there are tree roots in your sewer lines, there is a way to peek inside.

Digital Camera Inspections

One of the best tools the digital age brought to the sewer/septic industry is digital video cameras for sewer line inspections. There was a time when pipes would need to be dug up to find the exact spot when they were broken or cracked. Now, a small digital video camera can be fed into the pipe, giving a view from inside to inspect the line for issues, including tree root invasion.

Clearing Out Tree Roots

If you have a digital sewer line camera inspection performed by your local septic/sewer professional, they can identify tree root invasion. This can cause clogs and sewer backups, but the problem can be temporarily remedied. Hydro jetting and other tools can be used to clear out tree roots. However, this only clears them from the inside of the sewer line, not the small holes where they entered.

While uses hydro jetting regularly can keep your sewer lines free from tree roots, they can still have a foothold in the holes at the joints. Each year the tree and roots can grow, making these holes larger. It can eventually lead to a break in your sewer line and a need for replacement.

If you are concerned about tree root invasion into your sewer line, schedule a camera inspection of your pipe by a septic/sewer pro. They can show you the inside of your sewer line and discuss preventive options to protect your sewer line from tree root damage.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 435-4441

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Are Your Trees Attacking Your Sewer Lines?

October 8th, 2017 Posted in Sewer Lines
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Tree roots are the nemesis of your underground sewer lines. As your sewer lines deliver waste water and sewage through your yard to your septic tank or city sewer line, they can attract nearby trees with the moisture inside. It only takes a tiny crack at a joint in the pipes to allow a root to get a foothold into your sewer lines. Once inside, they can cause major clogs, sewer line damage and backups.

Tree roots can extend dozens of feet from the trunk of a tree. The bigger the tree, the longer their roots can extend from the base. It is their job to find water and nourishment for the tree, making your sewer lines a target. Once they find a way inside the pipe, sewer waste can collect around the roots and create a nasty clog. They can also grow inside the sewer lines and crack open your pipes, causing costly damage.

To prevent tree root clogs, beware of planting trees near your sewer lines. They may be small saplings now, but they will grow larger over the years. If you already have trees near your sewer lines, you can invest in relining your sewer lines to put a solid barrier inside to prevent tree root infestation.

If you think you have a sewer clog, call your local sewer line service company. They can use digital cameras to inspect your sewer pipes from the inside to see if tree roots are the problem. If you have tree roots attacking your sewer lines, they can offer solutions to clear out the roots and prevent further problems in the future.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

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