
Municipal Water Main & Force Main Pipeline Pigging
Water main pipeline pigging can help pipes stay clear and run smoothly. APS offers municipal water and force main pipeline pigging to keep your pipes in prime condition.
In order for pipelines to work efficiently, they must be regularly maintained. Municipal water and force main pigging should occur on a frequent basis to keep pipes clear and running smoothly. Read on to learn more about American Pipeline Solutions’ process for municipal water main and force main pigging.
Maintaining municipal pipelines is critical to ensuring clean, reliable water delivery and preventing costly infrastructure failures. Municipal water main pigging and force main pigging help pipelines stay clear, operate efficiently, and extend their service life. At American Pipeline Solutions (APS), we provide comprehensive pipeline pigging services for municipalities, designed to address everything from minor debris buildup to significant pipe blockages.
Regular water main maintenance services and force main cleaning are essential for keeping pipelines in prime condition. Read on to learn more about APS’ pigging process for water mains, the equipment we use, and the benefits of consistent municipal pipeline maintenance.
Why Pipeline Pigging is Essential for Municipal Systems
Municipal pipelines face unique challenges, including sediment accumulation, scale, corrosion, and debris that can reduce water flow or cause blockages. Pipeline pigging services for municipalities help prevent these issues, ensuring that water mains and sewer systems operate efficiently.
By implementing a regular pigging schedule, cities can:
Prevent clogs in municipal sewer and water mains
Remove pipeline debris and restore flow in aged or cast iron pipelines
Minimize maintenance costs and reduce the risk of emergency repairs
Implement scaling prevention in water mains using specialized coatings or cleaning methods
APS’ municipal services include water main cleaning services, force main maintenance, and advanced inspections for pipeline integrity. Our team ensures that your infrastructure remains reliable and compliant with regulatory standards.
American Pipeline Solutions’ Municipal Water & Force Main Pipeline Pigging Process
Similar to the typical pigging process, APS has the equipment and expertise needed to clean municipal water and force mains. APS provides the necessary equipment for pigging including pigs, APS design-build pig launchers and receivers, lagoons, pumps and all other ancillary equipment.
APS employs a meticulous and proven pressurized pigging process for both water mains and force mains. The process is slightly different from standard pigging, as force mains remain under pressure throughout cleaning.
Step-by-Step Pigging Process
Preparation and Setup: APS installs pig launchers and receivers at strategic points, or retrieves pigs from a terminus manhole for optimal efficiency.
Tracking and Monitoring: Each pig is equipped with a pipeline pig tracking system to ensure accurate location tracking during the run. Force main pig retrieval is carefully coordinated to prevent interruptions.
Insertion and Propulsion: The pig is placed into the launcher, and pumps are activated to push it through the pipeline. APS monitors water pressure and pipeline debris removal throughout the process.
Inspection and Verification: After the pig completes its run, APS assesses the amount of debris removed, checks for clogged water main solutions, and ensures the pipeline is fully cleaned and restored.
This process can be repeated as needed, depending on the size, age, and condition of the pipeline.
What Issues Can Municipal Water & Force Main Pipeline Pigging Solve?
Regular water main maintenance can prevent major issues in sanitation systems. Significant impact has also occurred to some industries due to aging cast iron piping that becomes greatly restricted by tuberculation. APS offers numerous solutions for this problem, including pigging, rotary head technology, and Picote mechanical. APS can also apply a thin epoxy coating to the newly cleaned pipe, which will stop any future scaling. All these methods will navigate multiple elbows.
Municipal pipelines face a variety of challenges that can compromise flow and sanitation. APS addresses these issues using advanced pigging techniques:
Tuberculation in cast iron pipes: APS can remove tuberculation from cast iron pipes and restore proper flow.
Scaling and corrosion prevention: Epoxy coating for water mains can be applied after cleaning to prevent future scaling.
Debris and blockage removal: Pipeline debris removal, clogged water main solutions, and municipal sewer blockage cleaning are handled efficiently.
Navigation of complex pipelines: Our methods, including rotary head pipeline cleaning and Picote mechanical cleaning, can navigate multiple elbows and bends.
By addressing these issues proactively, APS helps municipalities avoid emergency repairs, reduce downtime, and maintain a safe water supply.
Frequency of Municipal Pipeline Pigging
The ideal schedule for water main maintenance services and force main maintenance depends on pipeline size, material, and age. APS typically recommends cleaning municipal pipelines every 1–5 years. Regular pigging reduces the likelihood of major issues and ensures the continued efficiency of municipal water main pigging programs.
Additional Services and Equipment
APS offers a wide range of specialized equipment to support municipal pipeline maintenance, including:
Pig launchers and receivers
Pigging equipment rental for municipal operations
Pumps for pressurized pigging process
Tracking and monitoring devices as part of our pipeline pig tracking system
Our team also provides municipal pipeline pigging services tailored to the unique needs of cities, helping with water main restoration services and long-term infrastructure maintenance.
Why Choose American Pipeline Solutions?
As a leading pipeline pigging company in the USA, APS combines expertise, advanced equipment, and proven processes to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient pipeline maintenance. Municipal clients benefit from our:
Comprehensive pipeline pigging services for municipalities
Expertise in sewer force main pigging, water main cleaning services, and force main cleaning
Innovative cleaning techniques like rotary head pipeline cleaning and Picote mechanical cleaning
Capabilities for cast iron pipeline cleaning, epoxy coating for water mains, and scaling prevention
APS ensures that every pipeline is cleaned, restored, and monitored for long-term performance.
How Often Should a City Pig Its Pipelines?
The amount of time between water main pigging depends on the size of the pipe. Typically, we recommend a city pig its pipelines every 1–5 years. Consistent cleaning and maintenance of your pipes are recommended over reactionary pigging after a problem has occurred. Clients that schedule cleaning on a regular basis rarely have major issues with their pipelines.
Contact American Pipeline Solutions
Are you in need of professional municipal water main pigging, force main pigging, or water main restoration services? Contact American Pipeline Solutions today to learn more about our pipeline pigging services for municipalities and how we can help maintain the integrity of your infrastructure.
Are you in need of water main pipeline pigging?
Contact American Pipeline Solutions today to learn more about pipeline pigging.