This responsibility is carried out through a preventive maintenance program which reduces the incidence of stoppages. The entire main line system is normally rodded and cleaned on the average of once each year, using both a mechanical rodder and a hydraulic sewer line cleaner. This section is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining 35 miles of storm drains throughout the City. The Sanitation Operations section is divided into two divisions, the Maintenance Division and the Sewer Connection and Repair Division. Approximately 20 new connections to the system are made each year.
Emergency service is provided day or night in the event of main line blockages.
Storm drain inspection and cleaning is done as time allows throughout the year. The plan for this upcoming year is to continue an effective sewer system preventive maintenance program of cleaning and root removal. Also, the television unit will be used to perform inspections for the replacement of approximately 2,500 lineal feet of sewer main lines. This section is also responsible for marking all City-owned underground utilities in response to Underground Service Alert requests. This section is staffed by the Public Works Maintenance Supervisor, two Equipment Operators and four Public Works Maintenance Workers.