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Expert: speedball1 - 7/7/2004


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I recently had the system cleaned.  We found that the holding tank has some roots from a near by tree.  do roots go thru the concrete tank or do they go thru an opening in the sys.?  And what is the best way to remedy the situation?  

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Good morning Sabino,  Roots will seek out water wherever they can find it.  A tiny crack in the septic tank,  a joint in the pipe that's opened up a bit, ect. You do have options here.  You can cut down the tree.  You can track back where the roots enter and patch the crack or you can purchase some copper sulfate from a drug store or garden supply and flush it down the system and kill them.  The best and surest way would be to locate where they enter and patch the crack that lets them in.  hope this helps and thank you for rating my reply.   Tom

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