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For municipalities
Wastewater system solutions
Stop the threats of root intrusion and FOG in your wastewater system. Municipalities nationwide trust RootX and Grease-X to restore pipe flow quickly â and maintain maximum capacity long-term.
RootX + Grease-X
Maximum results, minimal impacts
Keep your wastewater system free from backups, without the high costs and damage of corrosive chemicals and mechanical cutting. RootX and Grease-X are bad news for blockages â and good news for your budget, infrastructure, and environment.Â
- Easy to use: Simple application for sewer pipes, service laterals, and lift stations
- Budget-friendly: No special equipment or outside contractors needed
- Non-corrosive: Will not harm components of your waste collection systemÂ
- Eco-smart: Low environmental impact and will not harm above-ground vegetation
Success story
Budget transformation
Amidst the lush Great Central Valley, root intrusion is ever-present. Thanks to RootX, the town of Ceres, CA maintains root-free pipes below while verdant vegetation thrives above. Theyâve gone from dozens of expensive emergency callouts to effective prevention â using their own crews and eliminating thousands in overtime costs.
Fast, affordable, effective
RootX for municipalities
Tackle root intrusion throughout your entire wastewater system. RootX kills roots on contact â reaching the top of the pipe where 90% of roots are found â and fights regrowth for 12+ months. Youâll save time and money by using your own crews and equipment, eliminating sanitary system overflows, and avoiding service interruptions. Plus, the low-environmental-impact formula is accepted by the EPA in all 50 states.Â
RootX: itâs simple, itâs cost-effective â and it works.Â
Powerful, easy to use, economical
Grease-X for municipalities
Stop FOG from clouding your wastewater system. Fast-acting emulsifiers break down fats, oils, and grease in your sewer lines and lift stations to clear blockages rapidly. Then, regular maintenance applications develop thriving colonies of natural microorganisms that digest organic waste to prevent future buildup. Non-polluting, biodegradable formulas are not only environmentally friendly â they also improve pipe line flow and wastewater plant efficiency.Â
Treatment is quick and easy with your own equipment, and costs just pennies per foot.
Customer raves
Effective and affordable
If you have ongoing backups, you need a long-lasting solution. Preventative maintenance with Grease-X prevents FOG buildup before it stops up your pipe flow â and it costs just pennies per application.
FAQs for municipalities
Find the answers you need to keep your wastewater system free from roots and FOG.
How long does it take to apply RootX?
Depending on the application method you choose, it could take as little take 5 to 20 minutes to apply RootX!. For municipal pipes you can apply using the FDU 300 Applicator, Vacuum Method or the Direct Pour Method.
How often should RootX be applied?
For 8" and larger lines you should apply RootX at least every 24 months. For 6" and smaller lines we suggest once a year applications.
Whatâs the difference between mechanical cutting and chemical root control with RootX?
Mechanical root cutting is like pruning a tree. A root cutter is snaked through the pipe to cut off the roots inside. The process inevitably leaves some roots behind in the pipe. Cutting also stimulates vigorous re-growth in the remaining roots. That means new root growth can fully clog your pipe again in just months. This cycle of cutting roots, regrowth, and cutting again can eventually destroy the structural integrity of the pipe. Mechanical cutting is time-consuming complex, and requires returning to the same section of the pipe multiple times a year to cut out the new root growth..
Treating pipes with RootX takes less time than mechanical cutting, the results last longer, and the process wonât harm your pipes. RootX kills roots on contact; the dead roots decay over time and are carried out with the flow of the pipe, restoring the pipe to its full capacity. RootX also leaves a barrier on the pipe walls to prevent future root growth. Once youâre on a maintenance program with regularl RootX treatments, you should be able to eliminate mechanical root cutting in most cases. Best of all, it will free up your crews to be able to focus their time in area of more importance.
