Jet/Vac and CCTV inspection services play a crucial role in maintaining the health and efficiency of public infrastructure. Jet/Vac equipment uses high-pressure water to clear blockages, debris, and sediment from sewer lines and storm drains, while the powerful vacuum function removes waste and materials, preventing clogs and backups. This helps ensure proper drainage, reduces the risk of flooding, and minimizes costly repairs.
CCTV inspection, on the other hand, employs high-definition cameras to inspect the interior of pipelines, allowing municipalities to assess the condition of underground systems without the need for extensive excavation. This technology helps identify issues such as cracks, corrosion, blockages, or root intrusions early on, enabling targeted repairs and maintenance. Together, Jet/Vac and CCTV inspection services provide municipalities with cost-effective, efficient, and non-invasive solutions to protect public health, improve water management, and extend the lifespan of vital infrastructure.
At Johnson Jet-Line, we also offer pipe repair using QuickLock Point Repair. Quick Lock Point Repair is an advanced system is a trenchless pipe repair method with a patented compression sleeve and locking system to repair damaged pipe. Our trained technicians can repair your broken pipe with minimal disruption to your property. Depending on the size of the project, QuickLock Point Repairs can often be completed in just a few hours.
Multi-Year Sewer Maintenance Programs
Most of the cities we serve are on a multi-year maintenance program, typically five years. You choose the lines and footage for each year, we schedule the work with your public works crew, and your rates are locked in for the whole term. A steady cleaning and televising rotation finds problems early, documents your maintenance for insurance and claims, and keeps your budget predictable.
What a Program Includes
- Annual jet and vacuum cleaning of the sanitary or storm mainlines you select, scheduled in consultation with your city.
- 4K televising and NASSCO coding of mainlines when needed, by PACP-certified operators, with color reports and still pictures.
- Lateral launch inspections from the main up to 150 feet into service laterals, and manhole inspections coded to MACP.
- Line locating and tracing as needed.
- Root cutting, tap cutting, deposit reaming and lift station cleaning when the lines call for it.
- GPS mapping of your sanitary system. Our crews build and maintain a sewer map of your system at no additional charge while you are on a program.
- Emergency call service at your contracted rates. A backup does not come with an emergency premium.
- Digital deliverables: full video on USB or a secure online link, plus reports you can drop into capital planning and bid documents.
How a Program Works
- Review your system. We go over your pipe sizes, footage, age and trouble spots.
- Custom quote. You get a quote with options by year and by service, so you can match the program to your budget.
- Sign and schedule. Once the quote is signed, we coordinate each year's work with your public works department.
- Clean, televise, report. Crews complete the work and deliver your reports and video digitally.
- Plan repairs. The findings tell you what needs attention and what does not. Lines that need closer watching can move to an every-year rotation while the rest stay on the longer cycle.
What the City Provides
Solid access to the work area, manholes located and exposed, a water source, a dump site, and bypass pumping if a line requires it. We bring everything else.
Program Questions
How long is a program? Most are five years. We also write shorter and longer terms to fit the city. Does a program renew automatically? No. Each program is a defined term. We reach out before it ends so you can decide whether to renew, change the scope or rebid. Can storm sewer be included? Yes. We build programs for sanitary sewer, storm sewer or both. What if we have an emergency between scheduled visits? Call us. Cities on a program are served at their contracted mobilization and unit rates. Where do you work? Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
How can we help?
Find out more about what Johnson Jet-Line, Inc can do for you and your projects and request a quote.