History of Sewers

Here is a short timeline of the history of sewers from sewerhistory.org:

3200 BCE Scotland

The Orkney Islands are the location of excavations that show early drainage systems.

First lavatory-like plumbing systems were fitted into recesses in the walls of homes -- with drained outlets.

Certain liquid wastes drained to area(s) either under or outside of buildings/homes.

4000 - 2500 BCE Eshnunna/Babylonia - Mesopotamian Empire (Iraq)

Had stormwater drain systems in the streets; drains were constructed of sun-baked bricks or cut stone. Some homes were connected. [The need for proper disposal of human wastes was not fully understood -- but there was a recognition of some of the benefits (less odor, etc.) of taking these wastes away from homes.]

In Babylon, in some of the larger homes, people squatted over an opening in the floor of a small interior room. The wastes fell through the opening into a perforated cesspool located under the house. Those cesspools were often made of baked perforated clay rings -- ranging in size from 18" to 36" in diameter -- stacked atop each other. Smaller homes often had smaller cesspools (18" diameter); larger homes ... more people ... had larger diameter cesspools. The annular space (1') outside of the cesspools' walls were often filled with pieces of broken pottery to better the percolation rates.

Origin of the earliest known pipe: Babylonia was documented by many as one of the first places to mold clay into pipe (via potter's wheel). Tees and angle joints were produced and then baked to make drainage pipe ... all as early as 4000 BCE.

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Avoid Clogged Sewers

Avoid Garbage Disposal Abuse

The true purpose of the garbage disposal is to clear small bits of garbage from draining water. Sewer line issues are often caused by overuse of the garbage disposal. Backups occur when homeowners use the garbage disposal to dispose of all household garbage. Potato peels and other large objects in the garbage disposal cause backups or damage to the sewer line and other plumbing pipes.

Grease, Coffee Grounds and Eggshells

If these items are in the sewer line coagulate and cause backups. Extreme drain cleaning or sewer line replacement is the only option. Homeowners should avoid pouring grease down sinks. Grease should be collected and thrown out with the trash. Coffee grounds and eggshells can be composted.

Paper Products

Disposal of non biodegradable paper products into the sewer line by homeowners can necessitate sewer line replacement. Avoid flushing disposable diapers, tampons, pads, and paper towels to avoid clogged drains and sewer line replacement. All these items should be disposed of with the trash. Paper swells and causes backups in the sewer line

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Benefits of Using Closed Circuit Camera Services

Closed Circuit Camera Services (CCTV) help inspectors determine where a pipeline or sewer line are damaged without having to dig it up. It can also help to determine where the buildup or clogged sections of the drain exist.

Traditionally, the work of assessing the condition of the interior of pipes and drains, has never been easy. Locating the actual point of a blockage within a pipe or drain has also been a difficult task in the past. Today, the latest CCTV drain inspection technology systems available make it possible to see every nook and cranny within a pipe or drain, including all locations of dirt and debris build up and blockage.

Having this degree of high quality technology at your finger tips allows for decisions to be made on the best information possible; the direct evidence, rather than a best guess at what should be done. It also allows cleaning to take place only where it is needed, rather than just cleaning the whole system in the hope that the bad bits will get cleaned out too. This makes it a more cost effective tool that saves time for a company as well as money.

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M. Zonzini's Municipalities of Service

If you are looking for pipeline or sewer repair in Westchester County or other municipalities in New York, look no further! M. Zonzini Pipeline Services is a turn-key sewer service that operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week, for municipalities, which includes primary investigations, excavations, total re-construction, and replacement of sewer lines. Their staff are all professionally trained and meet all the requirements and certifications to perform any type of work deemed necessary to make sure you receive the best services. They are totally equipped with four types of gas detection units, ventilation units, certified tri-pods.

The following is a list of municipalities that are served by M. Zonzini Pipeline and Sewer Services:

Westchester County: Ardsley 10502, Harrison 10528, Hartdale 10530, Larchmont 10538, Mamaroneck 10543, Mount Vernon NY, 10550 10552 10553, Port Chester 10573, Purchase NY 10577, Rye NY 10580, Scarsdale 10583, White Plains NY 10601, 10603, 10604, 10605, 10606, 10607, Tuckahoe 10707, Bronxville 10708, Eastchester, 10709, New Rochelle New York 10801, Pelham 10803, and New Rochelle 10805

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Closed Circuit Camera Services

One of the greatest inventions in recent years has been the development of closed circuit televisions. Robot cameras with special lighting technology are used to probe drains and sewers. These medical miracles, becoming widely used to scope the interiors of our own bodies, has been adopted to scope the inside of sewers and pipelines to determine problems without somebody physically entering the sewer or digging up the pipeline.

The development of such technology has for many been a great relief financially as these can identify where exactly problems such as collapsed sewer pipes and tree roots lie so as to enable an excavation or relining, or to establish the recurring cause of the blockage. This new technological advancement is financially savvy because it saves everybody money. No more paying large amounts of money for construction crews to have to dig up the entire pipeline, now this easy-to-use camera will do it all, for cheap!

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Zonzini Pipeline & Sewer Services

M. Zonzini specializes in sewer inspections using video to help find the right solution for repairing those damaged pipelines. At one time or another you may be in need of sewer or pipeline repair for a variety of reasons. Drains and sewers may crack due to ground movement, subsidence, tree root infiltration, or corrosion - or they may totally collapse. The result is a structurally defective drain causing repeat blockages or leaks into the surrounding soil. If this is left in deteriorating condition, even worse problems may result, such as the collapse of the entire system, which in monetary and time conditions, would be insurmountable.

What services does M. Zonzini Pipeline & Sewer Services offer?

-New and Existing Sewer, Storm Drain, Sanitary Ejector Systems and Water Services

-M. Zonzini has all permits and as a Registered General Contractor with the State of New York, we are licensed, bonded, and insured.

-Their staff will glady meet you on-site to make sure you receive personal attention to your problem athand and to get a better assessment of the condition of the sewer or pipeline. M. Zonzini provides written estimates and has the most economical rates in the area.

Why should I choose Zonzini Pipeline & Sewer Services?

All excavation work is carried out by qualified personnel who have been trained to meet the latest legislation and comply with all Health & Safety regulations.