About Pacific Sewer
Effective, Proven Solutions for Municipalities And Contractors
Since 1979, Pacific Sewer Maintenance has provided root control and robotic service solutions for municipalities across America. We are the nation’s oldest provider of chemical root control services, and the only contractor offering ultra-high pressure precision jet cutting services with Sewer Robotics equipment to municipalities and general contractors on the Pacific Coast. In addition to chemical sewer line root control, we offer pipeline robotic services:
- Precision Hydro Demolition
- Precision Jet Cutting
- Mechanical Obstruction Removal
- Concrete, Grout & Slurry Removal
- Calcium & Mineralization Removal
- Tuberculation Removal
- Cross-Bore & Tieback Removal
- Root Removal
Our Services
Our root control division uses a foaming root control product that kills roots and prevents regrowth without harm to pipes or above-ground vegetation.
Our robotics division uses a highly specialized ultra-high pressure robotic waterjet system specifically designed for pipeline rehabilitation to eliminate solid obstructions from pipes and structures.
Our root control division uses a foaming root control product that kills roots and prevents regrowth without harm to pipes or above-ground vegetation.
Our robotics division uses a highly specialized ultra-high pressure robotic waterjet system specifically designed for pipeline rehabilitation to eliminate solid obstructions from pipes and structures.
Working With Pacific Sewer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pacific Sewer Maintenance do?
PSM specializes in chemical root control for sewer lines and robotic high-pressure obstruction removal in pipelines. We use a foaming herbicide to kill harmful tree roots that damage sewer pipes, and robotic, ultra-high pressure precision jet cutting to remove concrete and other obstructions.
What communities do you serve?
We primarily serve municipalities and contractors across the Pacific Coast, from Southern California to Washington State. However, we take on projects across the entire country, from Los Angeles to New York City.
What root control product do you use?
The preferred root control product uses a combination of metam-sodium to kill roots and dichlobenil to prevent re-growth. This combination was tested by UC Davis to be most effective for sewer root control.
Who needs root control services?
Any municipalities that have trees will have sewer lines impacted by roots. Municipalities needing effective sewer maintenance solutions to prevent root-related stoppages will choose root control over less efficient alternatives.
Aren't there faster fixes for roots?
There are temporary methods for cutting roots which are faster, but those are a stop-gap measure and are therefore less cost-effective. Studies show that when roots are mechanically cut only, they re-grow faster after each cut. Chemical root control extends the maintenance cycle to 2-3 years.
Is chemical root control more long-term than cutting roots?
Yes, our recommendation is typically to treat pipes every two years. The more frequently pipes are treated, the less likely these roots will return to seek that source. Some municipalities treat their pipes every year, which allows the product to extend into pipe joints and lateral connections, preventing root regrowth.
Does root control battle all kinds of roots?
Yes, our product can control roots for all tree species.
Do you have to shut down sewer flow for root control?
No, root control is performed in-situ. This is a critical factor for municipalities and communities that rely on the continued flow of the sewer lines we’re treating.
What is Pacific Sewer Robotics?
In addition to our industry-leading chemical root control treatment, Pacific Sewer provides innovative, robotic high-pressure services to clear pipeline obstructions without the disruption of digging.
What can the robot remove from pipelines?
Just about anything! Our robot uses high-pressure water of up to 15,000 PSI to break down concrete, slurry, grout, calcium, tuberculation, large roots, and more. If we can’t break it down with water, we can remove it with our hydraulically-driven mechanical cutter.
Why use a robot?
There are many instances where excavation to access a pipe is a major inconvenience or impossibility. The robot allows us to remotely service difficult to reach places with a fully articulated CCTV-operating system. This technology has allowed us to perform work in a range of environments including in tunnels 200 feet below New York’s East River, on an active airfield runway, and on busy downtown Los Angeles streets.
Do you have to shut down sewer flow for robotic work?
No, if the sewer flow is 20% or less, we can perform our work without the need for sewer flow shut down. If the flow is greater than 20%, bypassing the effluent is the most effective process.
Sewer Robotics in Action
Pacific Sewer On The Job
Recent Projects
Our Work In Action
High-Pressure Obstruction Removal
Chemical Root Control
PS Robot Uncovers Metal Tieback
testimonials
Pacific Sewer
Happy Customers
"Your [robotic] services have helped a ton for us and I've let other engineers know about it."
Jack
Inspector, City of Los Angeles
