Roots would definately clog the holes. When i worked for the water company, A line could have a hairline crack in it and roots would grow through it completely filling 8-10" drains pretty unreal looks like a giant hard ball of rooty white hair..

I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease..

BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.

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