Primus Energy Services

Drainage, Culvert, Catch Basin & Line Cleaning

Drainage, culvert, catch basin, and line cleaning keep stormwater, wastewater, and site drainage systems functioning properly. Left unattended, these systems collect sediment, sand, gravel, leaves, hydrocarbons, grease, sludge, debris, and ice — which can cause backups, overflow, flooding, roadway impacts, and environmental or operational problems.

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Where It Applies

Industrial & Municipal Applications

Industrial / Oilfield Applications

For industrial and construction clients, Primus cleans site drainage, containment areas, culverts, sumps, and trenches, and recovers wash water in support of civil and site work.

Municipal / Infrastructure Applications

For municipal clients, this is core public works support: seasonal drainage programs, stormwater management, spring cleanup, flood prevention, lift station support, and emergency blockage response.

Typical Applications

  • Catch basin cleaning
  • Culvert flushing
  • Storm line cleaning
  • Drainage ditch support
  • Lift station cleaning
  • Sump cleaning
  • Reservoir and wet-well support
  • Flood response
  • Spring maintenance programs
  • Construction site drainage
  • Municipal infrastructure maintenance

How We Deliver It

Field Execution & Documentation

Typical Equipment & Field Setup

  • Vacuum trucks
  • High-pressure line-jetting equipment
  • Catch basin and culvert cleaning tooling
  • CCTV inspection where required to confirm line condition

Planning Considerations

  • System type and material buildup
  • Seasonal timing (spring cleanup, pre-freeze-up)
  • Emergency vs. planned maintenance scheduling
  • Disposal classification for recovered material
  • Traffic control on public roadways

Safety & Compliance Considerations

  • Traffic control and public-safety measures
  • Confined-space procedures for below-grade structures
  • Spill containment during recovery
  • Trained crews for line-jetting equipment

Deliverables & Documentation

  • Cleaning and flushing completion records
  • Disposal manifests
  • CCTV inspection footage where applicable
  • Seasonal maintenance program summary

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