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Grease blockage and incomplete camera run prompt town to jet and re-inspect sewer
Summary
Camera runs encountered a grease log that prevented a full inspection of the alley sewer; staff recommended jetting, re-running the camera and marking GPS coordinates before further legal steps.
Town staff told council that their most recent camera inspection hit a grease blockage before reaching the upstream manhole, limiting the team’s ability to map every lateral and tap. Staff summarized how camera runs are logged and identified three taps between two manholes; one run could not reach the ending manhole because of a grease log discovered during the inspection.
Staff recommended immediate field work to remove obstructions and collect more reliable evidence. As Staff member put it: "1st order of business would be to go get the jetter. Jet everything out, run the camera again, mark the record it." Council instructed staff to GPS manholes and taps after clearing the line so the town can produce a clear, recorded map and avoid disputes about ownership and maintenance responsibility.
