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.

Henderson Water Utility takes aggressive approach to combined sewer separation and reaps systemwide benefits.

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.

This month’s profiles cast a light on new technology and the right way to approach problems.

Louisville Water targets big pipes after making strides in the rehab and replacement of break-prone small pipe.

Danbury, N.C., successfully gambles on ice pigging to clean its distribution pipes and solve water quality problems.

Hydroexcavation is gaining ground as a safe, precise and efficient alternative to conventional digging.

Santa Rosa Utilities Department focuses on customer service, efficiency and reuse to exceed the needs of its customers.