The municipal utilities are inspecting eleven kilometers of sewer network in Groß-Gerau and its districts
The municipal utilities of Groß-Gerau are currently having parts of the city's sewer network inspected. The aim of these regular sewer inspections is to check the condition of the wastewater pipes and to identify any potential damage at an early stage.
This year, approximately eleven kilometers of sewer network in Groß-Gerau, as well as in parts of Dornheim and Wallerstädten, will be inspected. The work is expected to be completed by the end of July 2026.
The sewer system is first flushed
Before the actual inspection, the affected sections of the sewer are thoroughly cleaned. Specialist companies remove deposits such as sand, sludge, or grease from the pipes.
The area is then inspected using special camera vehicles. The recordings are documented and stored so that any potential damage or weaknesses can be evaluated in detail.
The municipal utilities have commissioned the company KSM to carry out the work.
Basis for future renovations
The results of the investigations will be incorporated into a rehabilitation plan. From this, a priority list will be created, determining which sections of the sewer need to be repaired first.
If major damage is discovered, action can be taken quickly. This is necessary, for example, if damage to the subsoil creates cavities and roads are at risk of collapsing.
Short-term disruptions possible
Occasional short-term disruptions may occur during the work. The contracted company will inform residents if cleaning or camera vehicles need to be positioned in specific areas.
152 kilometers of canal network in Groß-Gerau
The sewer network of the district town comprises a total of approximately 152 kilometers of pipes. Of this, about 109 kilometers are in the town center and another 43 kilometers in the outlying districts.
The network also includes around 5,000 shafts and about 30 technical structures such as pumping stations and rainwater retention basins.
Regular inspections are legally required. The basis for this is the Self-Monitoring Ordinance (EKVO), which obliges operators of public wastewater systems to regularly monitor their networks and ensure their proper operation.
(GROSS-GERAU – RED/PSGG)
