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Originally Posted by Gogar

If you have a power washer you could try a jet head first but you're probably right about roots.

https://a.co/d/c13MfRs

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's roots. There's a pecan tree, a crepe myrtle, and a fig all within 14-18' of where the roots are.

Originally Posted by john70t

Roots equal a break in the pipe or not properly glued. Yard leakage.
Our sump pump next to a lake made a nice skating rink once. Nearest tree was 100 feet away but it still created a 6ft strand inside.

You can rent a tracer and mark the path. Rent a ditch digger on both sides to cut the source of intrusion and block, but they will still grow underneath that. There are flushable chemicals which prevent growth but not sure how they affect material breakdown. Best thing is replacement with a straight shot.

I think it's in a straight section of pipe that's max, 8-10' long.

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

+1
Once roots are in the pipe they grow back quickly (and faster as they grow since sewage is fertilizer) and they will grow in diameter as well. Eventually you will have a cracked pipe. Do it right the first time so you won't be dealing with it again and again.

The first time that I cut through the roots was probably 3.5-4 years ago. I think we were OK, but then we've had super dry weather for the last 2 months which I think have caused the roots to seek out this old spot.