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CSWEA COLLECTION SEMINAR 6-11-09 BASICS OF ROOT CONTROL PRESENTED BY: JOHN NELSON SR. Representing: DUKES ROOT CONTROL.
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CSWEA COLLECTION SEMINAR 6-11-09 BASICS OF ROOT CONTROLPRESENTED BY: JOHN NELSON SR.Representing: DUKES ROOT CONTROL • ROOT CONTROL – HOW DOES IT WORK AND WHY IS IT NEEDED OR “THE FUNDAMENTALS AND IMPLICATIONS OF A CHEMICAL ROOT CONTROL PROGRAM– A CRASH COURSE” ( Classes 101 – 301 )
Outline • Impacts of Roots in Sewers (Why Root Control?) (Introduction) • The Basics of Root Growth and Historical Root Control Methods (RC 101) • The Role of Root Control as the Foundation of a Comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Program (RC 201) • Case Studies (RC 301)
The EPA States…. “The intrusion of roots into sewers is probably the most destructive single element that faces those maintaining wastewater collection systems.”
EPA’s CMOM Program • 16,000+ collection systems • 1 Million miles of pipe • Trillions of infrastructure investment • Hundreds of Billions in rehabilitation needs • >70,000 sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) • Threat to public health and water quality
SSO Causes • 43% Blockages • 27% Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) • 12% Structural Failures • 11% Power Failures • 7% Other
Blockages • Blockages Caused by: • Roots • Grease • Debris • Collapsed pipe
Basics of Root Growth and Problems Caused by Roots in Sewers (RC 101) • Mainline and service lateral stoppages • Fracturing of pipe and separation of joints • Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) • Reduction of flow capacity • Grease and debris build-up • “First Cause”
How do Roots Grow? • Roots grow at the cellular level • Can penetrate the smallest cracks • Growth is at the tip of the root
Why do Roots Thrive in Your Sewers? • Ideal Growing Environment • Unlimited Water Supply • Excellent Source of Nutrients (Triple 17) • Constant Supply of Air
Because of constant flow and pipe/soil temperature variance, sewer pipe have condensation. The leading tip of the root can detect and grow toward nutrients and moisture. Most urban environments are covered with concrete or asphalt. Roots grow deeper or outside drip lines. Backfill used during construction provides favorable soil. Why do Roots Seem to Seek Sewers?
If left alone, can grow very large How do Roots Grow?
Methods of Controlling Roots in Your Sewer System (RC 101 Continued) Mechanical Methods Chemical Methods
Mechanical Methods Rodding Machines Bucket Machines Hydraulic Cleaners (Jet Trucks) Cutting Tools
Mechanical Methods Jet Rodding Machine
Often damages the host pipe Problems with Mechanical Methods
Problems with Mechanical Methods Results of Adding Final Step for Vigorous Root Growth - PRUNING Cuts away outer layers of root cap, exposing cambium cells accelerating growth Problem returns sooner Roots grow more densely
Root system will be as dense as the branch system True Results of Mechanical Methods
Root system will be as dense as the branch system UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES
The Unfortunate Truth • The unfortunate reality is that the problems we are all dealing with today are a result of the way we have been maintaining our sewers for the past 50-plus years.
Chemical Methods of Root Control (RC 201) Acids and Solvents Copper Sulfate Dichlobenil Metam Sodium / Dichlobenil Diquat Dibromide
Chemical Methods of Root Control Acids and Solvents (Historical) Health and safety issues when handling Downstream impacts to treatment facilities Ineffectual Illegal
Chemical Methods of Root Control Copper Sulfate - CuSO4 Provided as crystals Health and safety issues Ineffective delivery method Is a systemic herbicide Persistent in the environment
What’s Makes Modern Chemical Root Control Systems More Effective Best systems consist of : Herbicide State of the art foaming technolgies for herbicide delivery with longer retention time Degreaser No bypass requirements Applicators Qualification & Experience - Chemical Root Control inherantly done in areas prone to backups
Foaming action brings herbicide to all roots Degreaser exposes roots What’s Makes Chemical Root Control So Effective
Dichlobenil 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile C7H3Cl2N Chemical Methods of Root Control
Metam Sodium / Dichlobenil Sodium methyldithiocarbamate C2H4N NaS2 Chemical Methods of Root Control
Diquat Dibromide 9,10-dihydro-8a, 10a-diazoniaphenanthrene dibromide Chemical Methods of Root Control
Role of Chemical Root Control as the Foundation to a Comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Program. (RC 201)
Starting a Root Control Program Use historical data Sewers located near other problem areas Wooded easements Sewer lines with numerous laterals Concrete pipe, clay pipe and Orangeburg pipe
What Should you Expect From Your Chemical Root Control Program 80%-95% reduction in sewer stoppages Reduce related off hour sewer calls Drastically reduce overtime related costs Future sustainability Less headaches More production
Benefits of a Chemical Root Control Program Eliminate blockages and sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) Cost effective solution that will preserve the structural integrity of the pipe Significantly increase the effectiveness of scheduled maintenance
Implementing a Preventive Maintenance Root Control Program Evaluation of sanitary sewer system Choose most appropriate method Use products proven to be effective and environmentally friendly Develop long term sustainable plan
Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Programs • Preventive maintenance using chemical root control as it's foundation
Preventive Maintenance Programs • Eliminate SSO's & stoppages • Reduce I&I • Restore pipe capacity • Future sustainability
Eliminate SSO's & Stoppages • Chemical root control • Reduction of up to 99% of root related stoppages • Increase crew morale & production • Decrease cost of P.M. & Maintenance
Prevent I&I • Can't turn back the clock • Eliminate processes which cause I&I
Restore Pipe Capacity • Insufficient capacity cause of many SSO's • Roots & Grease decrease pipe capacity • Traditional methods of preventing SSOs don't address capacity
Future Sustainability • Sewers represent largest investment to municipalities • Out of sight, out of mind. • Sewers as a business • Chemical PM ensures pipelines retain asset value and sustainable level of service
Case Studies (RC 301) CASE STUDY # 1 – IMPACT ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE CALLS CASE STUDY #2 – ECONOMIC IMPACT CASE STUDY # 3 – ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CASE STUDY #4- COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING
Case Study # 1 – Emergency Response Two service areas Averaged 300+ service lateral renewals per month in each service area First year – treated 600,000 L.F +/- chronic problem areas After first year – service calls dropped to less than 90 per month in each service area
Case Study # 2 – Economic Impact Conducted a root control program on 6 of 37 sub-basins Sub-basins selected on basis of age, number of SSO’s and backups After treatment: Recorded 67% drop in maintenance costs Backups dropped from 50+ per year to between 12 and 15 per year, a 70 to 76% drop SSO’s dropped from 15 per year to 2 to 3 per year, an 80 to 85% drop
CASE STUDY # 4 - Comprehensive Understanding 950 Miles of sewer 44,000 Customers 1,085,572 lf of Chemical Root Control since 2003