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Improving Bottom Cleaning in Sewer Pipes
There is an ongoing challenge when maintaining large-diameter sewer pipes. As time passes, mud, sludge, sand, and gravel can accumulate along the...
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Custom-Built Vacuum Trucks Drive McVac Environmental’s Job Site Versatility
Charles Demers and his team at McVac Environmental Services relentlessly evaluate how to increase the efficiency of their heavy equipment to best...
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The Factors Crucial to Effectively Hydroexcavating in Tight, Urban Environments
Not every job site is wide open.
In fact, many of today’s utility, infrastructure and municipal projects are happening in tight, crowded urban...
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Webinar: Unlocking the Power of AI for Proactive Infrastructure Planning
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword—it's a practical tool that's reshaping infrastructure management. In this session, we'll explore how AI...
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Signature Project Redefined Contractor's Status in Underground Utility Industry
Steady growth through many smaller jobs built Southeast Connections into what it is today. There was one notable large job, however, that...
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Drain Cleaners’ Vital Role in Managing Sewer System I&I
Sewer systems often encounter challenges due to the intrusion of excessive inflow and infiltration.
Inflow occurs when stormwater and surface runoff enter the...
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Rotator Excavator Attachment Proves to be Valuable Investment for Plumber
When asked about the most essential tool for his business, Avanti Plumbing & Drains of Royersford, Pennsylvania, owner Anthony Tosco is quick...
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From Fiber-Optic Installations to Diversified Underground Utility Projects
In 1996, Southeast Connections — then called Southeast Communications — employed one work crew. It owned only a mini-excavator, a trencher and...
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A Better Way to Tackle Sewer Root Intrusion
A recent study by the University of South Australia’s Sustainable Infrastructure and Resource Management team claims current root intrusion maintenance strategies are...
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Late Summer Storm Sewer Maintenance Tips
As late summer rolls around, many municipalities are breathing a cautious sigh of relief after months of battling heavy rains, flash floods...
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Epoxytec Announces 2025 Summer Manhole Cover Challenge
Epoxytec has announced the launch of its 2025 Summer Manhole Cover Challenge, inviting participants to creatively capture and share photos of manhole covers...
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Tips for Selecting the Best Boom for the Job
Addressing sewer blockages often demands a combination approach that includes the use of a boom. That means using water jetting to break...
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The Impact of Increased Population Density on Sewer Infrastructure
As urban areas experience rapid growth and population density increases, the strain on existing sewer infrastructure becomes a pressing concern.
As a sewer...
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Fighting Fatbergs in the Summertime
The warm weather of the summertime draws people outside for residential activities like grilling. However, while people enjoy burgers and hotdogs in...
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Product Focus: Residential and Commercial Sewer and Pipe Maintenance
Cable MachinesDuracable DM30The DM30 cable drain cleaning machine from Duracable can be used in a variety of situations. Suited for 2- to...
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The History of Hydroexcavation: How Water Revolutionized Excavation
Hydroexcavation might seem like a modern innovation, but its roots go back decades. This method — using pressurized water and a vacuum...




















