Q:My 30-foot ornamental plum tree has sent its roots into the 1890s clay tile sewer line. It needs to be snaked about twice a year. The tree is at the front of the house; about 15 feet back from the ...

Q: I live in the San Leandro hills, where there is clay soil. Last week, water backed up into my toilets, tub and shower. A plumber tried to remove the obstruction but was unsuccessful. He returned ...

ROGERS — Few things last forever. Concrete and clay sewer pipes are among those things that don’t. Much of the sewer pipe running under city streets in older sections of Rogers are in serious need of ...

A new project is kicking off in Carmel to replace sewer pipes.The Carmel Area Wastewater District is starting to replace old sewer lines. Residents hope that replacing the sewer with plastic instead ...

It’s true–sewer problems can be an expensive headache. They come in many varieties: blockages, backups and leaks. Addressing repairs can be time-consuming, labor-intensive and costly. Landscape damage ...