Sulfide odors from storm drain inlets and catch basins indicate one of several conditions — organic accumulation in sediment-filled pipe sections, cross-connection between storm drain and sanitary sewer, or decay of organic matter trapped by root intrusion or structural obstruction. Camera inspection identifies the source.
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Storm drain odors have specific sources — each identifiable by camera inspection and addressable through targeted rehabilitation.
Storm drain odors can be misattributed — treating for sediment when the source is a cross-connection, for example, will not resolve the problem. Camera inspection identifies the actual source.
Storm drain odors are most common in systems that combine sediment accumulation with warm temperatures — where anaerobic decomposition of organic material is most active.
A Charlotte restaurant district property association had been receiving odor complaints from outdoor seating areas adjacent to storm drain inlets for two full summer seasons. Camera inspection of the affected storm drain main found heavy organic sediment accumulation — sediment depth averaging 30% of pipe cross-section, with visible anaerobic decomposition material.
LiningWorks hydro-jetted the full affected storm drain run, removing all organic sediment accumulation. Post-jetting camera confirmed full pipe cross-section restoration. Odor complaints from the adjacent outdoor dining area ceased within two weeks of the cleaning.
“Two summers of odor complaints from outdoor dining areas near the storm drain inlets. Camera found heavy organic sediment throughout. LiningWorks jetted the full run and the odors disappeared within two weeks. Straightforward diagnosis and fix.”
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Storm drain odors have specific sources that require specific remediation. LiningWorks camera-first approach identifies the source before developing a targeted solution.
Camera identifies the source — then we address it with the right solution for the actual condition.
336-477-3218, Mon–Sat 7AM–6PM. Location, time of year, relationship to storm events — describe the odor pattern and we'll recommend the right camera assessment approach.
We scope the affected storm drain system to identify sediment conditions, structural obstructions, and potential cross-connections — then develop a targeted remediation scope.
Jetting, root cutting, CIPP lining, or cross-connection elimination — matched to the identified source. Post-remediation camera confirms the source has been eliminated.
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