by Sponsored // Jul 19, 2021 | 4:05 PM
Last month we introduced drain-cleaning options and went over cable drain cleaning. Now let’s look at the other method: hydro-jetting.
What Is Hydro-Jetting?
Jetting or hydro-jetting is a process that utilizes high water pressure to clear a drain. A flexible hose has a ‘head’ on it that pushes the hose downstream, while at the same time punching through a clog. This technique was originally used to clean main sewer lines under the street, from one manhole to another. The only equipment available was sized for that job, so it was huge and could never be used on drain lines in buildings or even the building main sewer line.
Sedalia Council Amends Food Truck Ordinance
The Sedalia City Council on Monday night modified provisions regarding the licensure of mobile food vendors (food trucks) operating in the City of Sedalia.
A three-day license will be offered to those who don t want to pay for an annual license. A three-day license will cost $25.
In addition, the Council in the Public Works Committee: Amended an agreement with MC Power Companies, Inc., to limit a performance bond to construction only. The amendment was requested by the bonding company. Approved a contract with MC Power Companies, Inc., for $18,804.95 to repair a starter assembly for one of the wells supplying water to the City.
New corporate headquarters, with jobs to fill, may come to Elgin
Posted3/2/2021 5:15 AM
Elgin may soon be the new headquarters of a company that works with 2,000 municipalities across the country. And it s looking to hire eight new employees.
Duke s Root Control Inc. would take over space vacated by the TruGreen lawn care company at 400 Airport Road within the River Ridge Business Center subdivision. Duke s is a sanitary sewer contractor with 80 years of business history. It is a growing business looking to move from the smaller space it occupies in Crystal Lake.
Company President Matt Fishbune said the company specializes in eliminating sewer pipe blockages. It uses a shaving cream-like foam that is shot into the sewer pipes to dissolve tree roots that have infiltrated the pipes. The process, however, does not kill the trees themselves, Fishbune said.