Typical Maintenance Activities
Construction: Cleanout Installation/Repair
One of the most common types of construction we do is cleanout installations and repairs.
Construction: Lower Lateral Repair/Replacement
Lower lateral repairs and replacements are another common type of construction we do.
Television Inspection (TVI)
TVI stands for televised video inspection. A TVI allows us to get “eyes” inside the pipe by inserting a closed-circuit camera. TVIs are a very important part of our maintenance process, as they allow us to quickly assess a pipe’s condition and identify what may be obstructing flow or causing problems for customers.
Lower Lateral Cleaning
A lateral is a section of smaller pipe that transports sewage from a customer’s property to SacSewer’s main sewer line in a street or a utility easement (see our 3D Sewer Diagram for a good visual). The lateral consists of a customer-owned upper lateral and an SacSewer-owned lower lateral. The upper lateral is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain, while SacSewer is responsible for the lower lateral.
Main Line Cleaning
The sewer main lines are the backbone of SacSewer’s system. It’s important that these lines remain clear to allow sewage to be transported out of neighborhoods without service failures.
Other Cleaning Methods: Easement Carts
Other pipe cleaning methods and tools are needed under certain circumstances, depending on pipe location or condition.
Other Cleaning Methods: Rodding and Balling
Other pipe cleaning methods and tools are needed under certain circumstances, depending on pipe location or condition.
