Fundamental Principles of Sewer Construction

Sewer construction involves work related to municipal and residential sewer pipe networks. Since these pipeline systems are used to transport raw sewage the installation process must comply with guidelines established by the Environmental Protection Agency.

People involved in the sewer construction industry perform work on a variety of projects. These include public works, industrial, institutional, residential, and commercial. Each type of system makes use of different kinds of pipes and installation processes.

The word, 'sewerage' refers to a complete sewer system. Sewerage is further identified as storm, sanitary, or combined. Given that raw sewage contains harmful microorganisms and toxic contaminants, sewer pipes are kept apart from domestic water pipelines that provide drinking water.

Within the U.S. the most common form of sewerage is sanitary sewers. These sewer pipes carry away household and industrial waste to treatment facilities.

Combined sewers utilize one pipeline to transport sewage and storm water. Combined systems help to transport storm water through underground pipes to a point of release. In some cases, water is taken to treatment plants, while other times it is discharged into waterways.

A different kind of sewerage is private septic tanks. These underground systems are often installed in rural areas where there is considerable distance between residential properties.

Whenever remote areas become developed septic tanks are usually replaced by public sewer lines. Septic tanks can be converted into municipal systems by hiring sewer contractors to disable the tank and connect new pipes between the house and city sewer system.

A great deal of planning is required to design and install sewer systems. Among the most essential considerations is calculating anticipated flow rates of sewage waste in the neighborhood where pipeline will be installed. Knowing wastewater volume let engineers figure out which size pipes are needed for maximum efficiency.

Before sewer contractors can install pipes the land is surveyed using subsurface utility engineering methods. SUE involves several methods that provide 3D maps of the installation location. It is vital for identifying existing pipes and utility systems. 

After SUE methods are conducted, contractors can begin excavating the land and preparing trenches. Trenching is the most common method for installing sewer pipes. However, when pipes cannot be placed into trenches due to lack of land mass, pipes can be placed inside tunnel walls or protected by concrete embankments.

It is advisable to work with skilled sewer construction contractors, such as Kana Pipeline, regardless of the size of the job. It doesn't matter if you're converting a private septic tank to public sewer lines or developing a new residential community. Defective materials or improper installation could result in catastrophic failure. Always be sure contractors hold adequate licenses, permits, and insurance coverage, along with an exceptional construction safety record.