How to Detect and Prevent Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line

Posted on May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 by JimLouis

When Tampa homeowners wash their hands, take a shower, or flush the toilet, they trust the sewer lines to carry the wastewater away without incident. If tree roots have infiltrated the plumbing, the problem can swiftly grow into a major headache. Here are the top ways to detect and prevent tree roots from growing into your underground pipes. How to Prevent Tree Roots in the Sewer Line Ask your local sewer department where the sewer lines run through the yard and into your house. Use this information to ensure you plant trees away from sewer lines. If no other spot is suitable for a tree e...

Tampa Bay has a serious problem

Posted on November 15, 2019October 21, 2022 by JimLouis

Recently, there have been a lot of sewage spill problems across the Tampa Bay region. About 400,000 gallons of sewage have been dumped this year between four counties, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee. It is important to understand the term "dumped". Dumped sewage is when the sewage system has to be manually diverted or there is a natural overflow into the rivers, streams & the ocean because the Tampa Bay sewage systems can not handle all of the water. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection keeps track of the numbers. The numbers so far in 2019 are 6 times more than...