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.