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    FACT SHEET

    Tree Roots and sewer pipes:


    a growing concern
    Western Water is
    always working to
    prevent sewage spills
    that can affect our
    environment and
    waterways, and may
    pose a public health
    problem.
    Most sewer blockages and spills are
    caused by tree roots finding their way
    into our sewer pipes.
    Trees are essential to our lifestyle and
    envrionment, providing shade, beauty
    and habitat for our wildlife.
    But what’s happening underground plumber can clear pipes, and give you Then choose your tree carefully. Ask
    can be a different story. Some trees advice on the best way to stop the your local nursery for advice on the
    and plants have vigorous root systems problem recurring. root structure and habits of the trees
    that can cause sewer blockages and you are considering. Plants and trees
    This may involve repairing pipes, and/
    overflows if they have been planted too indigenous to your area are often a
    or removing the tree. Tree roots that
    close to sewer and storm water pipes. good choice, as they are adapted to
    have entered sewer pipes once are
    local conditions.
    How tree roots can block pipes likely to do so again. Cutting back roots
    A tree’s root system will seek out can actually encourage them to grow, Finally, choose your planting site,
    the nutrients and water needed for in the same way that pruning a tree avoiding areas on or close to sewer
    its survival. If there is a tiny fracture encourages it to grow back. pipes. Lists of suitable trees and
    or gap in your sewer or stormwater planting distance from sewer pipes are
    What can I do to avoid pipe overleaf.
    pipe (at the pipe join or caused by damage?
    ground movement), fine hair-like roots
    can penetrate the cracks looking for The best way is to prevent tree roots
    moisture. from getting into the sewer and
    stormwater in the first place.
    Once inside, these tiny roots can grow
    into a mass, blocking and damaging the If you are planning on planting a tree:
    pipes and causing messy sewage spills. First, find out where the sewer pipes
    are located on your property. Contact
    Who is responsible for repairing Western Water’s property service team
    damaged pipes? on 9218 5560 or go to our website to
    If roots have blocked or damaged apply online for a property sewer plan.
    sewer pipes on your property, you are A small fee applies.
    responsible for any repairs. A licensed

    For more information call 1300 650 422 or visit us at WesternWater.com.au


    FACT SHEET

    What happens when a


    sewer overflows?
    When a sewer pipe becomes blocked,
    sewage backs up and can overflow. If
    the blockage is on your property this
    can mean sewage overflowing into your
    toilet, bathroom or laundry. Other spills
    can flow into waterways, parks or onto
    footpaths.

    Trees to plant near •  Brisbane Laurel (Pittosporum revoluta) Plant no closer than 4 metres to a
    sewer pipe:
    •  Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)
    sewer pipes •  ‘Rosea’ Pink Marri (Eucalyptus
    •  Smooth Barked Apple Myrtle
    (Angophora costata)
    It is a good idea to get professional calophylla)
    advice on garden design where •  Aurea Golden Ash (Fraxinus excelsior )
    •  Broom (Genista tinctoria)
    possible. As a general rule, tree roots •  Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica)
    •  Sweet Pittosporum (Pittosporum
    extend about 1.5 times the length of •  Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
    undulatum)
    the tree’s branches. The following lists
    nominate suitable tree species, which •  Evergreen Alder (Alnus jorrulensis) •  Bracelet Honeymyrtle (Melaleauca
    should be planted at least 2-4m away armillaris) Rowan Mountain Ash
    •  White Mallee (Eucalyptus falcata)
    from a sewer pipe. (Sorbus aucuparia)
    •  Jacaranda (Jacaranda spp.)
    Please be aware that these lists are •  Argyle Apple (Eucalyptus cinerea)
    •  Australian Pyracantha (various species)
    provided as a guide only. For further •  Prickly Paperbark (M. styphelioides)
    information, please contact your local •  Heath Banksia (Banksia ericifolia)
    •  Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)
    nursery. •  Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus
    Plant no closer than 2 metres to a goniocalyx)
    sewer pipe: •  Liquidambar, Sweet Gum
    (Liquidambar styraciflua)
    DID YOU KNOW?
    •  Box-leaved Wattle (Acacia buxifolia)
    •  Water Bush (Banksia occidentalis) Western Water manages more
    •  Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus) than 1231km of sewer mains
    •  River Box, Black Box (Eucalyptus across our region, transferring
    •  Evergreen Spindle Tree (Euonymus
    largiflorens) sewage from customer’s
    Japonica)
    •  Pink Crepe Myrtle (Logerstroemia properties to recycled water
    •  Flowering Crabapples (Malus species)
    indica) plants for treatment.
    •  Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
    •  Silver Birch (Betula pendula, B. alba)
    •  Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon
    •  Silver Box (Eucalyptus pruinosa)
    citrinus)
    •  Oleander (Nerium oeander)
    •  Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila)
    CS-FS-TREE ROOTS SEWER PIPES-2016

    Distance to plant trees and shrubs from drains


    and sewers

    For more information call 1300 650 422 or visit us at WesternWater.com.au

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