Sewer Root Treatment

Plant roots can penetrate through small cracks and poorly sealed joints of sewer lines.  If not controlled, these small roots will continue to grow larger in number causing breakage, reduced flow, and eventual flow stoppage.  Root Destroyer is an effective means to control roots in residential and commercial sewers.

Root Destroyer added to an active 300 gallon septic tank at up to 2 lb. per treatment will temporarily reduce bacterial action, but it will return to normal approximately 15 days after treatment.  Trees and shrubbery growing near a treated line normally are not affected due to only a small portion of their roots being in contact with the Root Destroyer; only those roots inside the leach line are killed.

It is important to treat with Root Destroyer when reduced flow is first noticed and root growth is thought to be the cause.  Do not wait until complete stoppage occurs; some flow is necessary to move the Root Destroyer to the area of root growth.  After roots have absorbed a sufficient amount of copper sulfate (usually 3-4 weeks), the roots will die and begin to decay, and water flow should increase.  Follow-up treatments with Root Destroyer will be required for re-growth of roots.  Apply up to 2 lb. Root Destroyer two times per year – in the spring after plant growth begins and during late summer or early fall – or anytime a reduced water flow thought to be caused by root growth occurs.  Using one-half pound increments pour Root Destroyer into the toilet bowl nearest the sewer line and flush; repeat this process until the recommended dose has been added.  Or, remove cleanout plug and pour entire recommended amount directly into the sewer line; replace plug and flush the toilet several times.

For more information on Sanco’s Root Destroyer contact our helpful staff.