Observation and Analysis of Popular Root Control Methods in Pilot Scale Sanitary Sewer

Authors: Wood, Justin; Aziz, Tarek; Groninger, John; Holt, Leon; Keener, Kevin; Ducoste, Joel

Source: Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC 2007: Session 81 through Session 90 , pp. 6842-6864(23)

Publisher: Water Environment Federation

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Abstract:

Root intrusion in sanitary sewers is a significant contributor to the alarming rate of sanitary sewer overflows occurring in the US. A better understanding of popular root control methods is required for the development of an optimal root removal protocol. This research focuses on experiment design and data collection for the comparison of popular root control methods in a pilot scale sewer environment. Two chemical treatments are observed, RootX and Razorooter. Both herbicides stopped root growth for some time; however, some samples treated by RootX began to regrow roots within a year.

Keywords: SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW; TREE ROOT CONTROL; DICHLOBENIL (ROOTX); DIQUAT (RAZOROOTER II)

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2175/193864707787223565

Publication date: 2007-10-01

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