As municipal budgets tighten and climate stressors intensify, public works departments face an existential dilemma: how to maintain aging sewer networks with fewer resources amid escalating regulatory demands. The emergence of combo sewer jetter trucks represents a paradigm shift—consolidating high-pressure cleaning and vacuum loading into a single platform that delivers transformative operational efficiencies while addressing spatial, financial, […]
As cities globally grapple with aging sewer networks—over 25% of which exceed 50 years old in North America and Europe—the vacuum sewer truck has emerged as a linchpin for sustainable infrastructure management. By enabling non-excavation repairs and diagnostics, these vehicles prevent the 2,500–2,500–8,000 per linear meter costs of traditional road excavations while mitigating urban chaos. This article explores the engineered […]
Beneath the hum of urban life lies a network as vital as roads or power grids: municipal sewer systems. When a 30-foot root mass chokes a 24-inch pipe under a hospital district, or solidified grease paralyzes a downtown main, the consequences cascade from environmental hazards to six-figure emergency repairs. Traditional rodding or chemical treatments falter […]
Beneath the Surface – The Critical Need for Advanced Sewer Cleaning Maintaining the vast, hidden networks of sewer pipelines beneath our cities and towns is a relentless challenge fundamental to public health, environmental protection, and urban functionality. Decades of service, coupled with constant assault from grease, roots, sediment, and structural wear, lead to reduced flow […]
Beneath the bustling streets of our cities lies a critical, yet often overlooked, infrastructure network: the sewer system. Maintaining the integrity and functionality of these pipelines is paramount for public health, environmental protection, and urban resilience. As these systems age and face increasing stress from root intrusion, grease accumulation, sediment deposition, and structural degradation, rehabilitation strategies become […]
Fundamental Design Philosophies – Purpose-Built Engineering vs. Generalized Suction While both vehicles share chassis similarities and fall under the wastewater management umbrella, their engineering DNA diverges at the molecular level. Standard vacuum sewer trucks prioritize high-volume liquid extraction through negative pressure systems, excelling at emptying septic tanks or clearing flooded basements where homogeneous fluids dominate. Conversely, sewer cleaner trucks confront a […]






