Before CCTV inspections can take place, sewer or storm lines must be cleaned. The cleaning operator uses various nozzles to deliver up to 3,000 pounds of pressure per square inch to dislodge grease, roots and other debris. The vacuumed debris must be decanted and disposed of properly.

CES can clean sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, manholes, lift stations, and more. Standard cleaning trucks can clean up to 700 feet from one manhole. CES also has custom equipment that can clean up to 5,000 feet from one manhole, sometimes eliminating the need for bypass pumping operations.

Proper sewer and storm drain maintenance allows systems to operate at full capacity. Blockages and defects often cause localized flooding, a common occurrence in aging sewer systems. After cleaning, clients will see improvements in system hydraulics and lift station performance, as well as a reduction in pump wear. Cleaning also provides increased system capacity, reduced customer complaints, and a reduction in overflows and bypasses.

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