Tree Roots and Water Service Lines
Roots do more damage to sewer lines, but they can affect water lines too.
How it happens
Roots grow toward moisture. A small joint leak attracts roots, which can then displace the pipe and widen the break.
What to do
- Locate the line before planting trees near it
- Keep large trees well away from the line path
- If a leak is found near roots, consider trenchless repair to protect the tree
Think you have a leak? Call (425) 000-0000 or request service online. Tell us the address and what you are seeing.
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