Village of Victor Sanitary Sewer Infiltration & Inflow

Chatfield Engineers, P.C. prepared the Infiltration/Inflow Study for the Village of Victor Sanitary Sewer System.  In addition, Chatfield Engineers, P.C. completed the Village of Victor Capital Improvement Plan which included recommended sanitary sewer system improvements.

The Village of Victor DPW along with Chatfield Engineers, P.C. completed smoke testing, dye testing and televising of the sanitary sewer system. 

During the process of smoke testing, a number of infiltration and inflow (I/I) sources were discovered. These consisted of broken laterals, open floor drains, roof leader connections, and storm drains. The sources of I/I that were observed can add up to a significantly large amount of water that does not need to be conveyed to the WWTP for further treatment. 

Cracked pipes, separated joints, improper lateral taps, grease deposits, and other unseen problems can be evaluated with this method.

During the televising, one sewer section was found to need rehabilitation work and another sewer section was found to need mechanical grease removal. 

These studies were utilized as background information and framework for several sanitary sewer and storm sewer projects.