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Board approves purchase of electronic sewer‑inspection equipment to target cleaning needs
Summary
La Porte approved a purchase of sewer-inspection equipment that uses sound-frequency analysis to triage lines for cleaning; staff said the tool will reduce unnecessary cleaning and speed maintenance scheduling.
The La Porte Board of Public Works and Safety approved the purchase of new sewer‑inspection equipment that uses sound frequencies and an acoustic microphone to evaluate sewer condition between manholes, staff said. The board approved the purchase during its Sept. 16 meeting.
Wastewater Superintendent Jerry Jackson told the board the device delivers a simple operator score (0–10)…
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