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.

Augusta, Ga., turns to new technology and old-fashioned teamwork to tackle system upgrades.

Coeur d’Alene’s Larry Parsons guides his collection department to greater efficiency and stronger operating standards.