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Preventing roots from water lines
Posted on 4/21/24 at 6:22 am
Posted on 4/21/24 at 6:22 am
I'm rerouting some water piping from my well, and I was thinking about putting something in the trenches to prevent roots in the future. Is this a thing people do? A chemical?
Posted on 4/21/24 at 7:53 am to indytiger
You should not have a problem as long as the water lines do not leak. Roots will go to a water source.
Same as drain lines. No Leak, no roots.
Same as drain lines. No Leak, no roots.
Posted on 4/21/24 at 9:44 am to indytiger
You really shouldn't have a problem if using PVC and making sure the joints are glued together well.
Clay pipe has had a problem with root growth invading the pipes and cast iron if it is cracked or not joined with a good seal.
Clay pipe has had a problem with root growth invading the pipes and cast iron if it is cracked or not joined with a good seal.
Posted on 4/21/24 at 7:18 pm to indytiger
My plumber said that you could put rock salt in the trench to help. If your pipes don’t leak, you shouldn’t have a problem, though
Posted on 4/21/24 at 9:47 pm to indytiger
Some people claim that roots will work their way into a glued pvc joint. I don't believe it for a second. You should be fine and dandy.
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