Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Televising in MN, ND & SD
Grease, Roots & Taps.
We Clear Them All.
Our jet/vac crews clean sanitary sewer mains and lift stations for cities across the Upper Midwest. We cut the roots, ream off the grease and trim the taps, vacuum it all out, and can televise the line in 4K when we are done.
What’s in the Line, and How We Fix It
Real frames from our own sanitary sewer jobs. Each problem has a tool built for it.
A Day of Sanitary Sewer Cleaning
Manhole to manhole, segment by segment. Here is what our crew does on every line.
Set up downstream
The truck parks at the downstream manhole and traffic control goes up.
Jet upstream
The nozzle runs up the line against the flow, scouring the pipe as it goes.
Pull back and vacuum
Debris comes back with the hose and is vacuumed out at the manhole.
Check it
Problem lines get a pass with the camera to make sure they are clear.
Log the segment
Each segment is logged with date and footage, so you know what was done.
Want the whole system on a schedule? See our sewer maintenance programs.
Lift Station Cleaning
Grease mats, rags and grit settle in the wet well and wear out pumps and floats. We vacuum the wet well down so the station can do its job.
- Grease mats skimmed and vacuumed
- Rags and debris removed
- Grit pulled off the floor
- Floats and pumps freed up
The Right Tool for Every Line
Our jet/vac combo trucks carry the nozzles and cutters for whatever the line throws at us. See more on our jetting & vacuum page.
Sanitary Sewer Cleaning for Cities & Districts
Related services: sewer jetting · storm sewer cleaning · mainline televising · QuickLock point repair
What Our Customers Say
“We have used this company for line camera services and jetting. Johnson Jet-Line was always on time and informative!”
“Johnson Jet-Line was very nice to work with. They were very professional and very prompt at getting our project done. I would recommend them for anyone’s project. Very happy with the service!”
Ready to Get Your Mains Cleaned?
Check Jet/Vac Mainlines and we will get you a quote. Call 320-965-2374 with questions.
Sanitary Sewer FAQ
How often should sanitary sewer mains be cleaned?
Many cities clean the whole system on a three- to five-year rotation and clean their trouble spots, like grease lines, root lines and flat grades, every year. A multi-year maintenance program sets that schedule for you.
What causes most sanitary sewer backups?
Grease that hardens on the pipe wall, roots coming through joints, service taps that stick out into the main, and debris that builds up in flat or sagging pipe.
Can you cut roots and protruding taps?
Yes. We use root cutters to clear roots at the joints, and cutting and reaming nozzles to trim protruding taps and break up hard deposits, then vacuum the debris out of the line.
Do you clean lift stations?
Yes. We vacuum grease, rags and grit out of the wet well so the pumps and floats work the way they should.
Do you televise the line after cleaning?
Yes. We can televise any line in 4K right after it is cleaned. Defects are coded to NASSCO PACP by certified operators, and the video and reports are delivered through POSM Central.
What records do we get?
Each line segment we clean is logged with the date and footage, so you know what was cleaned and when. Televising adds a coded report and video for every segment.
Can you handle grease from restaurants?
Yes. Lines downstream of restaurants and food service are often the ones we clean every year. Heavy grease is jetted off the pipe wall and vacuumed out at the manhole.
Where do you provide sanitary sewer cleaning?
We are based in Kensington, Minnesota and serve cities, sanitary districts and contractors across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
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