Your Septic Tank & Tree Roots

When a tree is planted near your septic tank, it can cause a lot of issues. The property around your septic tank always has extra water, extra nutrients, and extra oxygen which your trees need to thrive. Depending on the type of tree you are planting, it’s important to give the roots enough space to grow. Tree roots can have a very large reach, so you’ll want to make sure your tree is planted far enough away from your septic tank.

If your tree roots collide with your septic tank, it can cause your pipes or tank to shift, possibly resulting in cracks or damage. The tree roots can also grow around or inside your pipes, blocking water flow and causing blockages. Tree roots can cause a lot of disruption in your pipes, and the fixes can be costly. If you need some tips on how to prevent your tree roots from running into your septic tank, you need to keep scrolling.

Tips To Prevent Tree Roots from Running Into Your Septic Tank:

1. Know where your septic tank is: As a homeowner, it’s important that you know exactly where your septic tank is and how much of your property it’s under. This will help you avoid building anything over it, or planting a tree too close to it.
2. Choose smaller trees: Depending on the tree you want to plant, the reach of the roots varies. If you don’t have much space in your yard with your septic tank, opt for a smaller tree with smaller roots.
3. Get an inspection: When it comes to preventing tree roots from running into your septic tank, Septic Blue recommends regular inspections to ensure nothing is crossing paths.