One of the greatest tools available to professional sewer and septic system contractors are the high-technology cameras. They allow the technician to inspect sewer pipes, as well as septic systems, for problems from the inside of the pipe. These high-resolution cameras are waterproof, have lights and are very tough. On one end is the camera head, while the other end is a monitor and control unit. The two ends are connected by a heavy-duty and flexible wire, which sends the images back to the control unit.
When first inspecting a commercial or residential property for a blocked sewer line, the professional sewer contractors will use the camera to see what is going on inside of the pipe. The technician is able to determine if a crushed pipe or a restriction in the pipe, due to a build up of sludge, is causing the blockage. In some cases blockages can also be caused by a low spot in the pipe, which interrupts the flow of sewage in the pipe. Sewer line camera inspections are able to also take the guesswork out of where the blockage or other problem is occurring. The technician is able to locate exactly where the problem is in the pipe. This is very beneficial when the pipe is crushed and the only way to repair the pipe is to dig it up.
The camera is also used extensively by qualified septic system contractors during both routine inspections, as well as when investigating specific septic system issues. It allows a detailed look at the condition of the entire septic system from the tank to the drain field. This results in potential issues to be identified early, before they become critical and really expensive!
