Duke's Root Control, Inc. Articles

Michigan utility efficiently clears hundreds of cubic yards of grease from a 42-inch trunk line.

Regular root control an important part of compliance initiative to reduce blockages and costs.

Chemicals can be an effective remedy for root infiltration in sewer lines, but cutters, nozzles, cable machines and jetters are often needed for severe blockages. Manufacturers offer a wide variety of tools for cutting out and cleaning problem roots. Here are some of the latest offerings.

Augusta, Ga., turns to new technology and old-fashioned teamwork to tackle system upgrades.

Seeking better methods is part of the daily routine for Thousand Oaks Wastewater Division

Rigorous planning and new technology help bridge the budget gap for Greenwood Metropolitan District

The Fort Worth Water Department keeps SSOs in check with collection system upgrades and world-class maintenance

Daly City, Calif., pursues a rigorous schedule of sewer televising and repair, backed by a technological edge that is one part software, one part hardware

Dye testing and inspection, combined with recordkeeping on a new Web-based application, helps an Ohio city get a firm handle on inflow and infiltration