DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Tree roots caused a blockage in a sanitary sewer pipe Wednesday, leading to a sewer overflow in Dubuque. According to a release from the City of Dubuque, “tree roots grew into ...

Tree roots naturally grow into sewer lines as they are a source of additional water and nutrients. Some signs of tree roots in sewer lines are sinkholes, soft spots in the yard, slow drains, gurgling ...

A yard full of soaring, healthy trees is a dream for many homeowners, but picking the wrong species can lead to clogs, leaks, and other plumbing issues.