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Sewer Lateral Maintenance Sewer Lateral Maintenance Sewer Lateral Maintenance YES NO Homeowner’s Guide To Sewer main in street Grease buildup inside lateral Sewer lateral with root intrusion Property owner’s sewer lateral Simple Steps to Prevent Future Problems Grease is Public Enemy Number 1 because it is the primary cause of sewer line blockages. Homeowners should never pour grease down the sink, instead, it should be poured into a jar with a cover. The jar should be stored under the sink and then thrown out on trash day. Are There Roots Growing into Your Sewer Line? Homeowners are responsible for keeping their sewer lateral running free and clear from the residence all the way to the point of connection to the sewer main in the center of the street. Tree roots can invade the line and restrict flow or cause a backup in the system. Root control products costing less than $10 are available at local hardware stores. Minor root problems can be handled with these products but a plumber may be required to cut out major root growth. Help Yourself & Help the Environment! Sinks Need A Fat Free Diet! ‘Can’ your grease problems! Never pour grease down the drain! TREE ROOT PROBLEMS TREE ROOT PROBLEMS GREASE BLOCKAGES GREASE BLOCKAGES