Bald Cypress 13 Ft from House: Plumbing Risk Low After 25 Years

Root Behavior

Roots stay in top 2 ft of soil. They cannot enter intact water pipes. Old clay/felt sewer lines can be invaded; modern PVC is immune.

At 13 ft, roots won't damage foundation. If sewer issues existed, they'd have appeared long ago.

No action needed unless you have active sewer backups. Enjoy the tree.

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