In recent months, it has come to my attention that several areas in the Phoenix sewer system are near or exceeding capacity. I found this out by accident while conducting a video sewer line inspection on a property I was interested in purchasing. During the inspection, it was apparent that waste water was backing up into the sewer tap. Not a pretty picture I can assure you.
Upon making this discovery, I contacted the City of Phoenix Water Services Department. It turns out that the city is aware of this issue and is currently spending in excess of $60 million over 3 years to increase the sewer capacity in these areas. For more information on these projects and the areas affected, visit Phoenix.gov.
If you live in one of these areas or are thinking of buying, building or renovating in one of these areas, I recommend that you find out all you can about this issue. The city has restricted building permits to help prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSO), an issue that has had increasing regulations from state and federal agencies.
If you suspect that you have a problem with your sewer line, a video inspection is the easiest way to detect back ups, clogs, roots and collapses. Although your sewer line is out of sight, repairs can be quite expensive.
If you need a video inspection of your sewer, call us today!
(480) 503-2611
Because an ounce of inspection is worth a pound of repair!
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