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About Inflow and Infiltration

Inflow and infiltration (I&I) is a risk in any wastewater system.

Excessive amounts of I&I are dangerous because they can cause flow to exceed a treatment plant or collection system's capacity, which puts the facility at risk of sewer damages and sanitary overflows. These untreated water discharges are particularly hazardous; they endanger our natural environment and can cause health issues in communities.

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Yet in regions with older infrastructure, groundwater and stormwater that enter a sewer system can account for as much as 50% of flow.

The cost of this disruption should not be underestimated; in 2014 the EPA reported that wastewater collection and treatment expenses ranged from $2 to $5 per thousand gallons. An annual I&I volume of 150 million gallons would cost between $300,000 and $750,000 per year to transport and treat. Given that even small amounts translate into substantial costs, where should you draw the line on I&I? How much is too much?

I&I can overwhelm your sewer system, sap treatment capacity and send costs skyrocketing. Take a smarter approach, and start making real progress.

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Reducing the presence of I&I and preventing combined sewer overflows (CSOs) requires more than traditional rehabilitation methods. A proactive, strategic approach is essential to tackling the issue head-on, and the result is a more successful one—using fewer resources.

Our guide, Combating Inflow and Infiltration From the Inside Out, walks you through the steps you should be taking to reduce the presence of I&I in your system and avoid combined sewage overflow.

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Recognizing your collection system is suffering from inflow and infiltration is the easy part, but identifying the problem areas and addressing them effectively is where the challenge lies.

Resolving I&I doesn't happen overnight, and it can be an exhausting and expensive process. However, if the issue is ignored, the dangers are significant.

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Proactively investigating sources of I&I and staying up-to-date on wastewater regulations is the only way to avoid fines or government interventions.

Even if tests reveal that they fall within the legally "non-excessive" range, however, smart municipalities are always on the lookout for sources of I&I and ways to reduce it. Today, more advanced and effective solutions for both spot repair and end-to-end repair are available on the market. And better inspection tools and equipment now enable you to catch problems more efficiently.

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Envirosight's guide, Combating Inflow and Infiltration From the Inside Out, provides advice and recommendations for identifying and eliminating excessive I&I in your system.

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