Every day, wastewater pros around the world leverage equipment and software to keep communities clean and healthy. Key to this task is collecting and analyzing data to plan maintenance, improve performance and achieve compliance. Video fromcrawlersand other visual assessment methods, in addition tolaser profiling and sonar data, can provide a complete picture of underground infrastructure.

Damaged pipes, varied materials, laterals and main lines—ROVVER Xis the ever-adaptable inspection crawler that can do it all. Whether you’re conducting routine assessments or on an emergency call out, Envirosight’s versatile crawler is easily configured for unique pipe conditions. The system is designed to be adaptable, so that inspection crews can get more bang for the buck and avoid investing in additional unnecessary equipment

Many people walk over them everyday without noticing. But the colorful paint marking buried utilities underneath sidewalks and roads is essential to public safety, real estate development and infrastructure management.

Wastewater operators have long been aware that environmental and structural factors impact a sewer pipe’s service life. But they often rely on gut and experience to guide their decisions regarding which lines are most at risk.

Sewer cleaning removes unwanted materials, such as non-biodegradable debris or grease and sludge build-up, from a pipe. Most sewer cleanings occur as part of a routine maintenance program, though cleaners also respond to emergency callouts for overflowing or damaged lines.

The new ROVVER X SAT II lateral launch inspection crawler from Envirosight finds gas line cross bores and illicit flows with speed and versatility. Redesigned from the ground up, it offers unprecedented range and speed, powerful aiming and launching mechanisms, and three onboard cameras.

Finding outside funding to support improvements and maintenance for wastewater systems can be a daunting task. But the first step in applying for a grant is identifying your needs and assets. Smart communities don’t apply for funding simply because it exists; they apply because they need it.

That's a wrap on WEFTEC 2019! Thanks to the many partners and customers who visited the Envirosight booth at this year's Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conferenceto see the latest in sewer inspection and rehabilitation technology.

Inspecting laterals is key to finding sewer cross bores, identifying blockages and investigating illicit flows. And lateral lines often make up half of the total length of a sewer system, according to theEPA. Still, many municipalities fail to inspect them on a regular basis. Ready to start thinking about your lateral lines, but unsure where to start? These resources can help put you on the right path: