Distribution & Collection

The goal of this department is to provide quality service for an expanding water and wastewater system using an effective construction and maintenance program.

Water and Sewer Construction
Responsibilities

The major function of the wastewater construction and maintenance division is to establish an effective wastewater collection program. The division provides preventative maintenance to all sewer mains within the system.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Installation of service laterals for industrial and residential use
• Mowing and maintaining of cross country rights-of-way and various inspections for
• Performing pinpoint repairs as needed
• Routine cleaning and flushing of all sewer mains
• Routine maintenance and repair of sewage pumping stations
• Structural integrity of the sewer system

Sewer Line Cleaning

This past year, our teams cleaned 54 percent of sewer lines and responded to 210 stoppage complaints. We rodded and jetted 104 miles of sewer main.

Smoke Testing and TVing Lines

TriRiver Water uses smoke testing to efficiently and inexpensively identify problems in lines. The pressurized smoke fills the line and escapes wherever there is an opening.

TVing a line involves a closed circuit inspection unit that takes actual video of the lines. This year, we videoed and smoke tested approximately 2.25 miles of sewer line.

Easement Clearing Program

Wastewater lines are located along utility easements. TriRiver Water employees perform inspections of the lines and mow the easements.

This past fiscal year, we mowed 33 miles of right-of-way, inspected 83 miles of priority (aerial) lines, and inspected 101 miles of collection lines.

Fats, Oils, and Grease Program

The purpose of the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program is to prevent the accumulation of fats, oils, and grease in the sanitary sewer system.

Contact

Kay Bunnell, Utility Connections Coordinator, 919-777-1243