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The ability to quickly and efficiently locate a blockage or damage in a municipal water or sewer pipeline can save utilities and taxpayers substantial sums. This selection of inspection camera systems, leak detection equipment, data recorders and software programs can help municipalities and contractors stay ahead of potential problems.

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.

Manufacturers are constantly improving tools for cleaning and maintaining municipal sewer lines. New tools for jetting, cable machine cleaning and industrial vacuum loading serve a variety of functions, from the cleaning of debris, roots and grease from various-sized pipe, to removing paint and other coatings from surfaces, to hydroexcavation and cutting. Here is a look at some of the latest developments.

Quickly locating the source of infiltration and inflow in sewer systems can save utilities thousands in operating costs and wasted resources. The items below, including electronic leak detectors and utility line locators, smoke locators, dyes and push TV cameras, will help you ramp up your line locating and leak detection programs safely and efficiently.

The Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program now serves several countries in multiple languages.

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