Sewer Cleaning in Edison, NJ

Edison"s main sewer lines tell the story of the township"s postwar growth. Many homes in Clara Barton, Menlo Park and North Edison were built in the 1950s and 1960s with Orangeburg pipe, a bituminous fiber material that softens and flattens with age. Others have clay or cast iron. Roots from mature maples and oaks find weak spots in all three. Wastewater leaving these laterals travels to the Middlesex County Utilities Authority for treatment. Many of those homes also have mature street trees planted when the neighborhoods were built, and their roots now reach well into front yards. A main line clog in these sections is often a mix of roots and the pipe itself losing shape. Many of those homes also have mature street trees planted when the neighborhoods were built, and their roots now reach well into front yards.

We clear Edison mains with a sectional cable, choosing the cutting head based on pipe material. Orangeburg needs a gentler approach than clay or cast iron, so we start with a camera when we suspect it. After clearing, we flush and run the camera again so you see the line on screen. If we find a deformed or broken section, we record it, mark the location and depth, and give a written finding. That written finding shows the pipe material, condition and any problem spots, which is useful for planning regular cleaning, discussing options with someone who handles pipe work, or reviewing a home before a sale. It also shows where your lateral meets the street sewer. It also shows where your lateral meets the street sewer.