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5 Sewer Rodding Facts

Your sewer plays a very important role in your home, as it carries waste out and away from it. So when it backs up, an immediate solution is necessary. Sewer rodding is the most effective way to clear blockages in your sewer line that happen due to tree roots or items clogging the pipes that … [Read More]

What to Do About Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line

While trees in your backyard provide shade and privacy, their roots wreak havoc on the sewer pipes buried beneath them. Here at Reid & Pederson, our technicians find a LOT of tree roots in sewer lines. In fact, tree roots are the number one cause of sewer backups that we see. Read on to learn … [Read More]

The Right Way to Manage Sewer Problems

Home ownership definitely has its ups and downs. The upside being that your home is your source of pride and the place you feel most comfortable. The downside? Being told you need an unexpected repair. Sometimes a repair is a simple, cheap DIY but other times, home repairs can be costly, especially if the repair … [Read More]

The Effects of Sewage & Wastewater Pollution

When you think of water pollution, the first thing that may come to mind is industrial contaminants. But did you know that municipal wastewater effluents are also a large source of contamination? While treatment plants work to remove these contaminants from our water and make it safe for humans and wildlife, concentrations can still sometimes … [Read More]

What Is Precision Cleaning?

Tree roots enter your sewer pipes through small cracks in the joints of the pipes. And once they’re in, they continue to grow, being constantly fed by the water flowing through them. In most cases, sewer rodding provides a thorough cleaning of your sewer to eliminate roots, especially if it’s done preventively every year. However, … [Read More]

Do You Need a Drainage Expert or a Plumber?

Did you know that here at Reid & Pederson we only focus on the sewer and drains in your home or business? We receive a lot of calls from customers who request plumbing services such as leaking pipes, hot water heater installs and repairs or repiping (to name a few!). In this article, we will … [Read More]

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