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Facts About Orlando Septic System Pipes & Tree Roots
Septic tanks, pipes, and systems in Central Florida are susceptible to tree roots. The City of Traverse City lists some facts about Tree Roots vs Sewer Lines. Root Growth in Pipes Roots thrive in the warm, moist nutrient rich atmosphere above the water surface inside sanitary sewers. The flow of warm water inside the sanitary sewer service pipe causes water vapor to escape to the cold soil surrounding the pipe. Tree roots are attracted to the water vapor leaving the pipe and they follow the vapor trail to the source of the moisture, which are usually cracks or loose joints in the sewer pipe. Upon reaching the crack or pipe joint, tree roots will penetrate the opening to reach the nutrients and moisture inside the pipe. This phenomenon continues in winter even though trees appear to be dormant. Problems Caused by Roots Inside Sewers Once inside the pipe, roots will [...]
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Apopka & Winter Park Septic Services; Free Quote & Guaranteed Pricing!
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Slow or Clogged Drains? High Pressure Jetting is the Solution
Whether it is your commercial plumbing system or the pipes in your home, when they get slow, clogged, or blocked, the problem is definitely frustrating. Not only does it affect your business, it can detrimental to your family’s health. You may be tempted to pour some chemical cleaner down [...]
Oviedo & Casselberry; Questions About Septic Tank Pumping
07/09/2019 As a trusted leader in Central Florida, Orlando Septic Services receives a lot of questions from home and business owners every week about their septic system, drain cleaning, and hydro jetting. Here are a few we received lately, if you have question, don’t hesitate to contact us, we [...]
When to Call a Septic Service in Orlando, Casselberry & Maitland
07/02/2019 When do I need to call a septic service? We all know how important our septic system is to our home. While most of it is underground, ‘out of sight, out of mind’, maintenance is required to keep it working properly. But there are times when stressful factors [...]
