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Sewer Maintenance and Engineering

Our sewer systems engineering and maintenance staff work closely with local sewer and public works departments, regulatory agencies, to facilitate continuous wastewater removal services to more than 750,000 customers who utilize the three regional interceptors and 30 sewer systems operated and maintained by our office.

Our office provides sewer inspection, maintenance, flow metering, and reviews engineering plans to ensure regulatory compliance. We also:

• Develop asset management programs to prioritize maintenance and capital improvement.
• Design and oversee major maintenance and capital improvement projects.  
• Inspect sewer pipes and manholes using closed circuit televising (CCTV) trucks equipped with 1000' of video cable with footage counter, digital recording for reports and reference, digital stills, and a tracking system.
• Clean the sewers using jet, high-pressure, cleaning trucks. FOG (Fats Oils and Grease) Brochure
• Repair sewer pipes and manholes by grouting, spot repairs, pipelining and manhole lining.
• Assist with grinder pump operation and repair. Printable Grinder Pump Operating Guidelines

Communities with WRC-Operated Sewer Systems

• Beverly Hills (as-needed)
• Bingham Farms
• Bloomfield Hills
• Commerce Township
• Farmington Hills
• Franklin Village
• Keego Harbor
• Lake Orion
• Novi (a portion of the system)
• Oakland Township
• Orchard Lake Village
• Oxford Township
• Pleasant Ridge
• Pontiac
• Royal Oak Township
• Sylvan Lake
• Walled Lake
• White Lake Township

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