A city’s sewer system is essential for maintaining public health, cleanliness, and overall quality of life. 

But over time, sewer lines experience wear and tear, deal with blockages and leaks and eventually run into other issues that require attention. 

Traditionally, sewer line repair has involved significant disruptions, which can have a huge impact on the daily lives of those in the vicinity. Sewer repairs can result in road closures, sewage backups or complete service shutdowns. 

But at Pacific Sewer, we’re experts at servicing those critical sewer lines without service interruptions. 

From a subway tunnel 200 feet below New York to the service pipes under an active airfield runway in California, our technology and expertise allows us to do much-needed work without causing unnecessary disruptions, keeping communities functioning and safe while we fix the problem.  

Here are just a few reasons why municipalities prioritize sewer line servicing methods that minimize disruption:

Public Inconvenience

Sewer line servicing can involve digging up roads, sidewalks or — in extreme circumstances — even entire residential areas. That kind of work creates disruptions like road closures and traffic rerouting that can be extremely inconvenient to municipalities and their residents. 

This is especially true in urban environments, where traffic congestion is already a challenge and new disruptions can mean significant delays and frustration. 

By utilizing expert methods and cutting edge technology, we can avoid the major digging projects and prolonged service interruptions that many municipalities have to deal with, keeping daily life moving smoothly.

Environmental and Health Risks 

Major, disruptive sewer line work comes with an increased risk of untreated wastewater spilling into the environment. 

This kind of spill can cause major problems and environmental damage, contaminating local water sources, soil, public spaces and more. Raw sewage can pose health hazards and be damaging to a community’s reputation, creating a risk of disease transmission and other public health concerns. 

That’s why maintaining and servicing sewer lines without interrupting service is ideal.

Rather than opening themselves up to these health and environmental risks, municipalities can opt for more proactive, less invasive work, maintaining their critical infrastructure while minimizing risk.

Improved System Longevity 

Regular sewer upkeep is crucial for longevity and keeping a system working efficiently, but traditional maintenance methods can cause damage to sewer infrastructure that can speed up the need for larger repairs. 

Non-disruptive methods like those used by Pacific Sewer allow for repair and inspections without causing collateral damage that can exacerbate the decline of a system. 

By maintaining without disrupting existing structures, municipalities can prolong the lives of their systems. And by delaying the need for expensive, full-scale replacements, cities can get more out of their existing systems.

Improved Community Satisfaction 

When residents are your stakeholders, it’s critical to keep them happy with your service. 

Frequent disruptions in sewer service thanks to shutdowns and repairs — or even routine maintenance that causes issues — is a great way to create frustration among residents. 

Keeping those interruptions to a minimum can help keep those who live and work in your community happy, trusting that their city leadership has their best interests in mind and is thinking proactively. 

Cities that take advantage of technology and methods that allow for efficient, non-disruptive service can show their communities that they are committed to doing what’s best for their infrastructure.