Sanitary System Investigations

Evaluating Wastewater Systems and Infrastructure Conditions

Sanitary systems play an important role in protecting public health, property functionality, and environmental conditions. System failures, aging infrastructure, or improper operation can create operational and environmental concerns.

Enviroscience Consultants evaluates sanitary systems to identify deficiencies, understand site conditions, and provide recommendations for corrective action.

Our Sanitary System Investigations Services

Sanitary Sewer System Assessments

Evaluation of sanitary sewer infrastructure, system performance, and overall condition to identify deficiencies and support maintenance planning.

Collection System Investigations

Assessment of sewer lines, connections, manholes, and associated infrastructure to evaluate operational conditions and identify potential concerns.

Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) Evaluations

Identification of groundwater or stormwater entering sanitary systems that may contribute to capacity issues and operational inefficiencies.

Corrective Action and Capital Planning Recommendations

Practical recommendations to help prioritize repairs, rehabilitation efforts, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term asset management decisions.

Development and Redevelopment Support

Sanitary system evaluations that assist developers, engineers, and property owners during project planning and permitting activities.

Regulatory Compliance Support

Documentation, reporting, and technical assistance to help address regulatory concerns and support compliance efforts.

When Are Sanitary System Investigations Needed?

Sanitary system investigations are often performed during property acquisitions, facility assessments, and due diligence activities to evaluate system conditions and identify potential liabilities before a transaction occurs.

Recurring backups, blockages, slow drainage, overflows, odors, sewage releases, or other operational issues may indicate underlying sanitary system deficiencies that require further investigation.

New construction, site redevelopment, facility expansions, and infrastructure modifications often require sanitary system evaluations to determine capacity, condition, and compatibility with proposed project demands.

Environmental agencies and local authorities may require sanitary system assessments when compliance issues, unauthorized discharges, permit requirements, or environmental concerns are identified.

Organizations may conduct sanitary system investigations to identify potential environmental risks, prevent future failures, and support compliance with applicable regulations and permit requirements.

Groundwater infiltration or stormwater entering sanitary sewer systems can reduce system efficiency and increase treatment costs, making investigations necessary to identify sources and prioritize corrective actions.