High-Pressure Hot Water Sewer Jetting
Restore hydraulic capacity and prepare lines for rehabilitation.
Midwest Infra provides industrial-grade high-pressure hot water sewer jetting for municipal sewer mains, storm drains, force mains, and private collection systems across Michigan. Our jetting equipment delivers sustained high-pressure water flow capable of clearing the most stubborn blockages — including heavy root intrusion, hardened grease deposits, and consolidated debris.
Hot water jetting is particularly effective against grease — the elevated temperature emulsifies and breaks down fat, oil, and grease buildup that cold-water systems cannot fully clear. This makes our service the right choice for food service corridors, industrial discharge lines, and municipal interceptors with chronic grease accumulation.
Sewer jetting is also a critical first step in any structural rehabilitation project. Before SprayWall® or any lining system can be applied, pipe surfaces must be clean, profiled, and free of debris. Our jetting crews work directly alongside our lining crews to provide seamless pre-lining preparation on combined-scope projects.
Asset Types Served
- Sewer Mains
- Storm Drains
- Force Mains
- Manholes
- Catch Basins
- Interceptors
- Industrial Lines
- CMP Culverts
Pre-Lining Sewer Main Clearing — Grease & Root Intrusion
A municipal sewer main with chronic grease accumulation and confirmed root intrusion required full-bore clearing before structural lining could begin. Previous cold-water jetting attempts had failed to adequately emulsify the FOG load. High-pressure hot water jetting was deployed with rotating chain flails for root masses and penetrating nozzles for consolidated grease — restoring full hydraulic capacity and delivering a pipe surface profiled and ready for SprayWall® application.
- Hot water at elevated temperature breaks down FOG deposits cold systems cannot clear
- Nozzle configurations matched to blockage type — root intrusion, grease, consolidated sediment
- Post-jetting pipe surface meets NASSCO prep standards for structural lining application
How We Execute
Pre-Jetting Assessment
We begin with a review of the pipe segment — diameter, material, length, and known conditions. For complex blockages, CCTV inspection prior to jetting identifies obstruction type, location, and severity so the correct nozzle and pressure can be selected.
Equipment Setup & Nozzle Selection
Our jetting trucks are equipped with high-capacity water tanks, high-pressure pumps, and a full complement of nozzles matched to pipe size and blockage type — rotating chain flails for root intrusion, penetrating nozzles for consolidated grease, and flushing nozzles for sediment.
High-Pressure Jetting
Jetting proceeds systematically from downstream to upstream access points, pushing debris toward the downstream manhole for extraction. Hot water is deployed at sustained pressure to emulsify grease and dislodge root masses. Multiple passes are made until full hydraulic capacity is confirmed.
Post-Jetting Verification
Following jetting, a flow-through inspection confirms blockage clearance and restored hydraulic capacity. On rehabilitation projects, the cleaned pipe surface is ready for lining application. Documentation of pre- and post-conditions is provided for project records.
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Your Infrastructure?
Our team is ready to assess your project and deliver a scoped rehabilitation plan. Contact us today for a consultation.
