One of the biggest challenges facing municipalities across the country is the maintenance of the hundreds of thousands of miles of public sewer lines and the lateral lines that connect private residences to the public sewage system. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are between 23,000 and 75,000 sewer overflow events every year, most of them caused by deteriorating infrastructure. Local governments are expected to invest billions in repairing these wastewater assets, forcing civic planners to seek out cost-effective solutions that will allow them to deliver the most value with their limited budgets.
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Caring for home water pipes can be tricky business if you don’t fully know exactly what you’re doing (such as in repairs, renovations, or even everyday use), or what to look for when diagnosing abnormal pipe behaviors.
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Let’s be honest, resolving municipal plumbing problems is never a glamorous process. However, innovations in plumbing technology can ease some of these challenges and only incur minimal disruptions to surrounding communities. And, if you consider yourself to be a forward-thinking individual who makes decisions for cities or contracting companies, then you’re probably aware of the manifold benefits of trenchless plumbing technologies.
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As of 2021, there are more than 800,000 miles of public sewer lines and 500,000 miles of private sewer laterals in the United States, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. And, as cities expand to cater to growing populations, these numbers are only increasing.
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If your home is like many in Sacramento, odds are that it’s a little over 40 years old—placing its construction in the mid-to-late 70s or early 80s. Many homes built in the seventies are due for repiping because of the outdated materials used to build plumbing systems back then (like galvanized steel or iron).
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So, you’ve got a broken sewer pipe. You may be wondering how this happened, or what you’re going to have to do to be able to pay for it. You may ask a question that plumbers hear all the time, usually after a sewer line break has wrought considerable damage to a homeowner’s property: “Does homeowners insurance cover sewer line damage?”
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As a business owner, your job is to make sure that you're doing the best job possible and providing quality service or products to your customers. However, if the plumbing system of your Sacramento business is not working properly, it can halt your business in its tracks. Knowing the condition of your pipes through regular inspection and maintenance can prevent a problem before it begins. However, if you're having sewer line issues, technicians using commercial video cameras can peer into your pipes with the aid of closed circuit TV (CCTV) and inspect them for leaks, blockage, obstructions, root growth or other issues that may be causing your sewage backups or the flooding of your business.
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When you move into a new home, you may find yourself rapidly accumulating tools for various household projects. Even the least handy homeowners usually have a few screwdrivers or hammers to tend to minor issues. Maintaining your home’s plumbing, however, can be a little more complicated due to the variety of specialized tools required. While you may not plan on replacing your toilet flapper, fixtures, or sink drains, it’s good to have a variety of plumbing tools on hand so you can deal with minor issues that may not be serious enough to require a professional plumber.
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There’s no doubt that pipe damage or failure for commercial properties can be a major burden. It’s very rarely something you see coming, and the high repair costs can take a significant toll on your financial security if you’re not careful.
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If you have a major problem with the sewer lines servicing your home in Sacramento, you might be wondering what the best way to fix them would be. You probably want the job to be done quickly, and with a minimum of disruption to your home and daily life. However, you also don’t want to pay too much.
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