CIT Sewer Solutions

Case studies

See how our crews solve sewer infrastructure problems.

In Grinnell, Iowa, we inspected a sewer serving the Melrose Lift Station and repaired a defect admitting groundwater. Explore the work and the flow readings recorded around the repair.

Grinnell, IowaTrenchless point repair /

The Grinnell sewer project

Groundwater was entering a damaged sewer serving Grinnell's Melrose Lift Station. We located the defect with CCTV, repaired it from inside the existing pipe, and inspected the completed point repair.

63.7%

Lower average daily effluent

Observed over 6 days before and 3 days after repair. Other conditions can also affect flow.

Before repair
Grinnell pre-repair CCTV frame showing a damaged pipe opening with a displayed distance of 226.5 feet.
After repair
Grinnell post-repair CCTV frame showing the installed internal repair with a displayed distance of 228.8 feet.
Sanitary sewer serving the Melrose Lift StationRead the Grinnell case study.

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