The Challenge Beneath the Surface
Public works and asset management teams are facing increasing pressure. Responsibilities are expanding, infrastructure is aging, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, and experienced staff are retiring, all while budgets and resources remain limited.
Much of this challenge is hidden underground. Sewer networks deteriorate out of sight, making it difficult to understand asset condition and prioritize maintenance effectively.
Hover over the image to explore three key challenges, people under pressure, aging infrastructure underground, and increasing external demands.
Managing stormwater,
groundwater, and surface
water is becoming more
complex and regulated.
Heavier rainfall, droughts,
and flooding put increasing
stress on infrastructure
systems.
Higher demand and capacity
pressure on roads, utilities,
and water networks.
Experienced staff are
approaching retirement,
risking loss of critical
knowledge.
Recruitment and retention
challenges limit operational
capacity.
Budgets decline while
maintenance needs continue
to rise.
Pipes show cracks and
fractures, increasing the risk
of collapse and leaks.
Tree roots penetrate the pipe
joints, blocking flow and
damaging the structure.
Water leaks in and out of the
pipe, causing soil erosion and
loss of capacity.
Pipe sections are shifted or
displaced, disrupting proper
flow.
Debris and sediment reduce
flow capacity and increase
maintenance needs.
Pipes are old and
deteriorating, no longer
meeting today’s performance
demands.
“Too many assets.
Not enough time, staff, or
budget.”
Traditional workflows rely heavily on separate inspection campaigns, which are costly, time-consuming, and often reactive. Critical decisions are made with limited visibility, while valuable data collected during routine cleaning operations is frequently overlooked.
By combining cleaning activities with video and AI-based analysis, organizations can move toward a cleaning data-driven asset management approach. This enables better prioritization, reduces unnecessary inspections, and delivers visual proof to support confident decision-making.
Visual insight makes the difference between assumptions and confident decisions. By capturing video during routine cleaning, utilities gain immediate proof of asset condition, cleaning effectiveness, and potential defects, without the cost of separate inspection campaigns.
Tools such as the C70 Video Nozzle make this possible by combining high-quality video with everyday cleaning operations. This turns routine work into a valuable source of data, helping teams prioritize maintenance, reduce unnecessary inspections, and make smarter, evidence-based decisions.
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