MAINTENANCE OF CITY

SEWERAGE

PRATIK KUMAR
09/CE/44

MAINTENANCE INCLUDES :-

1. REMOVAL AND PREVENTION OF

STOPPAGES
2. CLEANING OF SEWERS
3. REAPIR WORKS

TYPES OF MAINTENANCE

PREVENTIVE OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

PROBLEM IN CITY
SEWER
MAINTENANCE
a) Clogging of sewers
b) Hazards

The factors for clogging of

sewers are:a) Grit and other detritus
b) Root from plants and nearby tree may
penetrate through the joints of crack
c) Growth of fungi
d) Tarry material may get deposited .
e) Improper working of pumping unit

Roots from plants resulting in

clogging of sewer

HAZARDS
a) Physical injuries
b) Chemical wastes
c) Pathogenic organism in sewers
d) Presence of gas in sewer

Safety precautions against gas

hazards
a)No smoking or open flames should be allowed
b) Explosion proof electric lighting equipment or
mirror for reflection of light may be used.
c) The atmosphere must be tested for noxious
gas and oxygen deficiency.
d) If any noxious gas is found, forced ventilation
should be restored by using portable blower
e) Traffic warning signs should be erected
f) The workers enter into the manhole with safety
harness

SAFETY EQUIPMENTS
a) Gas mask
b) Oxygen breathing apparatus
c) Portable lighting equipments
d) Portable air blowers
e) Safety belts
f) Inhalators

Sewer clearing equipment and

devices

a) Portable pump set

b) Sectional sewer rod

c) Dredger

d) Rodding machine

Maintainence plan to prevent damage

of sewage

If your system was constructed after May 30, 2005, then follow your
maintenance plan.
Do not let any vehicles, including snowmobiles drive or park on any part of
the disposal system.
Do not flush paints, solvents or any kind of toxic chemicals down the toilet.
Do not plant large trees or shrubs nearby because the roots may affect the
disposal field.
Do not allow roof or perimeter drains, or any surface water, to discharge on
or near the sewage disposal system.
Do not overload the system with too much water.
Establish a water conservation strategy for the house.
In areas where frost penetration is a problem, insulate the main pipe and
disposal area with a generous layer of straw during winter months. Insulate
the tank and pipe connection from the house as well.
Do not leave the system not working for long periods during cold winter
months.
Use snow fences to promote maximum insulation from snow cover.
If water pools up on a disposal area, seek advice from your environmental
health officer and authorized person.

Cost of operation
This includes
1) employment costs
2) energy costs
3) cost of material
4) hired and contracted services

Factor that affect the unit cost

of maintenance
A) The quantity of tools and machines
B) The age and performance of machine
C) Volume of sewer waste
D) Differences in the accounting companies
between companies

THE

END