PHOTO: The City of Victoria has hired Duke’s Root Control to use an herbicide on the sanitary sewer lines in the Country Club neighborhood. Photo contributed by Duke’s.
The City of Victoria has hired Duke’s Root Control to use an herbicide on the sanitary sewer lines in the Country Club neighborhood to remove blockage caused by tree roots, which will reduce the risk of stormwater overflows.
The City conducted an inflow and infiltration study to identify areas of Victoria that are vulnerable to stormwater overflows due to cracks or openings in the sanitary sewer system. The results of the study are being used to prioritize repairs and maintenance.
How it works
The crew will insert a hose from manhole to manhole, which will release the herbicidal foam in all directions. The foam will stick to the roots that are growing inside the pipes and kill them.
The herbicide will only kill roots that have grown inside the sanitary sewer lines. It will not harm residents’ trees or vegetation.
What to expect
The process will begin on Monday, March 25, and is expected to last just one day. Utility service will not be affected.
The contractor may need to access residents’ properties to get to the sewer systems. Public Works is reaching out to these residents to let them know that access will be needed. The contractor will not enter private properties without permission.
Learn more
For more information, contact Public Works at 361-483-3380.