Directions for How to Apply Copper Sulfate to Sewers

Using copper sulfate is an economical, safe, effective and environmentally friendly way to stop tree roots from impeding the flow of water into your sewer system. In addition, the chemical kills organisms responsible for unpleasant odors that originate from your municipal or septic tank sewer system. Copper sulfate is readily available from hardware stores and retailers that carry supplies for swimming pools. You add it to your sewer system by flushing it down your toilet.

Two pounds of medium grade copper sulfate crystals
Measuring cup

Instructions

- 1
  Measure about a half-cup of copper sulfate crystals and pour them into your toilet bowl.
- 2
  Flush your toilet and wait for the tank to refill.
- 3
  Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have used up the nearly all entire the two pounds of copper sulfate, except for the last half cup. Do not flush the last half-cup of copper sulfate down the toilet.
- 4
  Allow the last half-cup to remain in your toilet overnight before you flush your toilet again. Make sure no one uses the toilet while the copper sulfate granules remain in it.
- 5
  Repeat from time to time to keep your sewers clean.

Echo Blower Problems

How to Fix an Overgrown Yard

Yard Maintenance