A Health Hazard
Sewer and storm lines fail due to infiltration and inflow. Infiltration is what happens when groundwater seeps into defective pipes through cracks, joints, or manholes. These defects are mostly caused by age, soil movement, tree roots, faulty design or installation, or lack of maintenance. Inflow is what happens when stormwater enters your sewer system through roof drains, leaky manhole covers or foundation drains that are improperly connected to the sewer.
Infiltration and inflow causes excessive amounts of wastewater that result in pipe structure failures and even ground subsidence. If untreated, the wastewater can then discharge into our environment, threatening the community's health and wellness.