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Root Control

 The intrusion of roots into sewer lines can wreak havoc on the systems. Root control is the chemical or mechanical process of removing roots from these lines.

Roots In Sewer Pipe From Costs to Savings – The Case for Preventative Root Control Programs
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Nozzles, chains and root cutters are important tools to complete sewer and drain cleaning projects and each serves its o...

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Cutting vs. Cleaning – Selecting the Proper Nozzle for the...

Sewer jetting is a highly effective method of using high-pressure water streams through specialized jetting nozzles to c...

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A Look at Water Pollution Control in the Heart of...

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February 25, 2021
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John Stemmle Is Rooted in the Business

From Richmond to Virginia Beach and Points In-between John Stemmle and His Crews Tackle Customers’ Plumbing and Se...

December 29, 2020
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Poised for Growth – Utah Drain Cleaner Tackles Roots, Wipes...

Twelve years ago, Utah-based Webb's Select-A-Service pivoted from plumbing work to solely focus on drain cleaning and se...

April 10, 2020
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Proactive Sewer Maintenance in El Monte, California

While some form of sewer cleaning activities has taken place in El Monte, California, for more than 50 years, it’s...

April 8, 2020
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Getting Rid of Roots in Wheeling, Illinois

Tree roots can be a huge headache if not proactively addressed and removed. The Village of Wheeling does just that with...

August 22, 2019
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The City of Fresno Uses Chemical Root Control to Keep...

The No. 1 job for wastewater workers is to keep the sewage in the pipes. This statement is pretty straightforward, yet s...

January 4, 2019
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Root Control in Ohio — The City of Worthington Stays...

The City of Worthington, Ohio, is one of Ohio’s oldest cities, founded in 1803; however, city officials of this qu...

August 21, 2017
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Controlling Roots in Lethbridge, Alberta

The City of Lethbridge, Alberta, is an interesting case study of how to take care of its underground infrastructure. The...

April 25, 2016
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Root of the Problem

The City of Santa Rosa, Calif., is not unlike most cities across North America when it comes to the upkeep of its underg...

August 21, 2013
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Root Control Program in Northern California Gets Results

The El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) in northern California has stepped up its efforts to rid its service area of unw...

June 2, 2011
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Oklahoma City Takes Care of Root Intrusion

Oklahoma City is reaping the rewards of proactively implementing a chemical root control program, setting up a five-year...

May 1, 2010
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Untangling the Roots in Nebraska

Two Nebraska cities — one a well known metropolis and the other considered the fastest-growing city in the state — a...

May 1, 2009
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Getting to the Root of the Problem

Follow-up video inspection proves to be just as important as initial root treatment....

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