For institutions, drains present a problem. Colleges and universities may have hundreds of toilets on campus. Churches and schools often have kitchens where food waste and grease need to be disposed of. Keeping everything running smoothly can be a challenge.
We provide institutional plumbing services in NYC. Over the decades that we’ve been doing this work, we’ve observed the following essential steps to keeping clogs & toilet backups to a minimum:
Step One: Regular Drain Cleaning Service
A proactive approach to drain maintenance can help prevent a lot of headaches. Professional drain cleaning should be done at least yearly. For academic institutions, we recommend drain cleanings be performed at least twice a year, ideally between semesters.
The reason that regular drain cleaning is so essential for institutional clients is that it minimizes the amount of accumulated residue in the pipes. This makes it easier for water, waste materials, and whatever else might be flushed down the toilet to pass without obstruction.
Step Two: Educate the User Base
Everyone who will be using the institution’s rest rooms should be aware of how to use them appropriately. This education can be as simple as signage reminding users to flush only appropriate objects. Colleges & universities often cover this topic during orientation, in an effort to keep plumbing repair costs down.
Step Three: Repeat the Process
The nature of institutional life means that an ever-changing cohort of people will be using your facilities. Scheduling regular drain cleaning and keeping users mindful of appropriate toilet use are ongoing tasks.
Clogs will still happen. If your in-house team can’t remedy the issue, we’re always available. Drain line cameras can help identify the true cause of stubborn and recurring clog issues. Drain line jetting and bioremediation services are available, as well as all of the services our expert licensed Master Plumbers can provide.
