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Weeping Willow and Redbud Near New Sewer Lines

Front yard re-landscaped after city sewer installation. Planted Eastern Redbud and Weeping Willow 30 ft apart, sewer line between. Future root problems?

Answer: No Problem

Modern sewer lines are sealed—no water seepage → roots can't enter. Old clay pipes sometimes leaked, attracting roots. New pipes eliminate this concern.

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