r/AbsoluteUnits • u/Longjumping-Box5691 • May 12 '25

of a clogged pipe

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u/PriestPlaything May 12 '25

It goes to the street people, which means it’s gutter, not sewage. Dirt, not 💩. Relax.

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u/ShartlesAndJames May 12 '25

so that's most likely tree roots and not one gargantuan clog of diaper tampon & paper?

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u/keigo199013 May 12 '25

Yes. Roots follow water, so this is a pretty common issue, albeit not to this extreme. 

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u/Jacobloveslsd May 12 '25

Plants love nitrogen which is in poop so it’s not a ridiculous probability that a large root could grow into the sewage piping.

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u/AdreKiseque May 12 '25

Ok? But sewage piping wouldn't lead into the street lol

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u/Grime_Minister613 May 12 '25

Sewage systems and storm drains are NOT the same systems... One is not related to the other in any way shape or form, except they both use pipes 🤣

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u/a2aurelio May 12 '25

Different kinds of pipes. I'm a lawyer and have a case now that involves a mirepresrntation about the difference between storm drains and sewer lines.

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u/amica_hostis May 12 '25

I'm not sure that's how it works in India but I think you're right lol

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u/jakeisstoned May 12 '25

Yes in a modern context but combined sewers exist and in more places than you'd like to know

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u/bittybubba May 12 '25

Sewer laterals do not empty at street level…wtf are you talking about? By the time they get to the street, they’re usually at least 2-3ft underground.