A published column invariably leads to either additional questions related to the topic or comments that are especially pertinent to the discussion. For example, a reader sent in a question about roots getting into their chamber system and plugging and clogging all lines. They wondered if taking out the offending tree would solve their problem.
The answer is clogging will be a continual problem until the reason for root penetration into the system is identified and solved. Taking out the water-loving tree — in Minnesota this is most often a willow, white pine or spruce; in southern states palm trees
