Stormwater Management

Stormwater Pipe Failure

Pipe Failure and Displacement

Underground pipelines naturally fail over time due to a variety of factors. Responding to small failures quickly can protects your property from full rehabilitation.

Understanding Pipe Failure

Pipelines cracking and leaking is unfortunately a common occurrence as infrastructure ages. Water is an unforgiving natural element that breaks down infrastructure over time. Minor deficiencies in pipelines will be exploited as water rushes past the spot. Regularly maintaining and inspecting underground infrastructure allows property managers to be aware of any potential pipeline deterioration and prioritize repairs. Proactive identification of deficiencies can prevent disruptions to operations and prevent larger, more costly repairs.

Variety of Factors May Cause Shifting

Excessive Water

Materials Failure

Compaction Problems

Improper Installation

Lateral Drilling

Joint Separation

Root Intrusion

Clogging

Repairing Failing Underground Infrastructure

Assessing Pipe Displacement

To understand the severity of the damage or displacement to your pipe, professionals will visually inspect the pipeline via CCTV camera. This pipe damage assessment will allow the operator to evaluate the health of your entire pipeline, rather than addressing one spot. Other methods of investigation are geotechnical assessments. A stormwater or wastewater professional may recommend a more involved study of the property. These geophysical assessments can assist in determining the severity of damage underground in a noninvasive manner.

Depending on the severity of the issues with your pipeline, various repairs may be recommended.

Cured in Place Pipe
Slip Lining
Spin Casting
Grouting and Soil Stabilization
Excavated pipe repair

Sinkhole Leads to Stormwater System Rehabilitation

Once it was decided the sinkholes were due to failing stormwater infrastructure below, AQUALIS began working quickly as the repairs needed were extensive