Did you know that the word “sewer” has more than one meaning? Pronounced with the emphasis on the “sew” part and the needle and thread connection becomes obvious. Change the pronunciation and drainage systems come to mind. However, the same word was used in medieval times to describe a household servant who was in charge of serving the dishes at table and sometimes the seating arrangements and even tasting the food.
Drainage Systems
Anyway, let’s concentrate on systems for removing unwanted or used water (along with anything else that might be contained in or with that water). I.E. – a drainage sewer which will usually be in the form of some sort of pipe or culvert that is buried in the ground. Basically, sewers of this kind take away
• rain water run off
• domestic water wastes (from things like dish washers, washing machines, sinks and bath tubs, etc)
• domestic toilet wastes
• industrial and commercial establishment’s waste waters.
In some systems, all four can be mixed and carried away in a single pipeline; but, very often, separate pipelines will be used for each type of waste water to take it away for whatever cleaning treatment it might need before final disposal. The larger pipes running under the roads and streets will be the responsibility of the City of Victorville Sanitary/Drainage Division who will not only lay new pipes but also maintain the old ones on a rotating periodic basis.
Since the pipes are underground and of varying sizes – most of which are too small for easy human eyes on inspection; Video Sewer Inspection by Victorville City employees will pay a critical part in maintaining the drainage system. However, not all sewer pipes come under the City authority. Generally, property owners will be responsible for laying the water disposal pipes within their own property and connecting them (in accordance with local and national regulations to either the City sewer system; or, their own septic tank, etc. This means that they will also be responsible for the maintenance of their own pipes.
Property owners will usually get a visual sign that they might have sewer problems – drains that do not flow away; toilet bowls that flush but the waste goes nowhere are typical signs of a blockage in the system. This could be caused by something too large entering the pipes or, possibly tree roots breaking into the pipes.
Whatever the cause, it has to be located and then dealt with. You do not want to be digging pipe up on an almost random basis as you search for the blockage. Maybe you could push a flexible brush through the line to clear small obstructions; but, if that fails to solve the issue; you would be best advised to call in someone like Thompson Family Plumbing & Rooter Inc. and arrange for them to conduct a Video Sewer Inspection In Victorville.
