I’ve received questions lately about setbacks to trees. A cursory look at regulations show some states have setbacks to trees (at an average of 10 feet) and some have no setbacks to trees. Here in Wisconsin we do not have setbacks to trees.
The first time I was involved with a root issue was a long time ago when I was called to a system that had been installed six years prior. A septage operator told the homeowner that there appeared to be an issue with their tank.Upon arriving and looking into the tank, I saw there was a very large
Setbacks to Trees and How Roots Impact Onsite Systems
There are many variables that determine whether roots will plug off a system, but in most cases, the tank is more susceptible to root intrusion than the soil absorption area
Aug 20, 2025 | by Todd Stair |

















