Oregon CCTV Sewer & Storm Line Inspection
See what’s happening inside your sewer and storm lines without exploratory excavation. CCTV pipeline inspection, also called sewer televising or TV inspection, records visible pipe conditions so you can investigate drainage problems, prioritize maintenance, and plan repairs.
Mid-State Industrial Service provides CCTV sewer line inspection and storm drain inspection throughout Oregon using a dedicated inspection truck, an HD crawler-camera system, and PACP-certified operators. We serve municipalities, utility districts, contractors, industrial facilities, and property managers with recorded video and condition reporting tailored to the project scope.
Need to clean and TV lines? We can coordinate line cleaning, CCTV inspection, and PACP-coded reporting to help your team document pipe conditions and plan the next steps.
Municipal Sewer Inspection & Public Works Support
Whether your city needs outside CCTV equipment or additional capacity alongside its own crew, Mid-State can help with planned inspection footage, inspection backlogs, and project deadlines. Our truck and operators support small municipalities and larger public works departments with sanitary sewer collection system and stormwater line inspections.
- Routine Maintenance & Inspection Programs: Inspect selected pipe segments, document conditions, and provide footage and reports for your maintenance records.
- Infiltration & Inflow (I&I) Investigations: Record visible water entry, open joints, cracks, and connection defects to support your engineer’s evaluation.
- Repair, Rehabilitation & Capital Planning: Provide condition documentation to help your team evaluate priorities and plan improvements.
If your project follows an engineer’s specifications or an Oregon DEQ compliance schedule, share the required inspection scope, deadlines, and reporting formats so we can plan the work accordingly. We confirm the inspection and reporting scope with your team before mobilization.
What CCTV Inspection Identifies
Using a self-propelled crawler camera, our operators record high-definition video and document visible conditions throughout accessible portions of the pipeline.
- Cracks and Fractures: Longitudinal, circumferential, spiral, and other visible cracking in pipe walls.
- Joint Defects: Offset joints, open joints, separated connections, and visible infiltration points.
- Root Intrusion: Fine roots, root masses, and root balls that restrict flow or enter through pipe joints and defects.
- Sediment and Debris Accumulation: Buildup that reduces available capacity, obstructs the camera, or indicates recurring drainage concerns.
- Structural Deformation: Deflection, out-of-round conditions, visible collapse, and changes in pipe shape.
- Service Lateral Connections: Visible condition and alignment of lateral connections encountered during the inspection.
- Infiltration & Inflow (I&I) Indicators: Visible water entry and connection defects that can support further investigation of unwanted flow.
Who We Serve
Municipal Public Works Departments
Municipal sewer and storm line inspection for public works maintenance programs, inspection backlogs, I&I investigations, and rehabilitation planning.
Public Agencies & Highway Contractors
Inspection of accessible culverts, storm drains, and roadway drainage piping for maintenance, construction, rehabilitation, and project closeout needs.
Commercial & Industrial Property Owners
Inspection of private storm and sewer piping to document visible blockages, defects, deterioration, and other conditions that may affect drainage or future maintenance.
Construction Contractors
Pre-construction, post-construction, and project-closeout inspections that document visible pipe conditions before and after work near existing underground infrastructure.
Engineers & Utility Districts
Sewer televising, recorded video, and PACP-coded condition data for engineering studies, collection system assessments, rehabilitation design, and asset-management planning.
Facility Managers
CCTV inspection for recurring drainage problems, suspected pipe damage, and underground infrastructure assessments before maintenance, repairs, renovations, or facility-expansion projects.
PACP-Certified Operators. Standardized Condition Reporting.
Mid-State’s PACP-certified operators use the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program to classify and record observable pipe conditions through standardized codes. This consistent approach helps municipalities, engineers, contractors, and system owners compare findings across pipe segments and inspection cycles.
Standardized Defect Coding
Observable pipe conditions are recorded using standardized PACP codes, creating consistent inspection data that qualified reviewers can compare across pipe segments, projects, and inspection cycles.
Recorded Video
Digital video records the accessible portions of each inspected pipe segment, providing visual documentation of observable defects, obstructions, connections, and maintenance concerns.
Condition Scoring
When included in the project scope, PACP structural and operation-and-maintenance scores summarize coded conditions and support asset comparison, maintenance planning, and further evaluation.
Actionable Reports
Clear inspection reports support maintenance prioritization, rehabilitation planning, project documentation, and asset-management decisions. Delivery timing depends on project size, reporting requirements, data review, and the requested file format.
Share your pipe segment and manhole identifiers, PACP coding requirements, video standards, and required file formats before the inspection. PACP-coded data can be prepared for compatible GIS, maintenance-management, and asset-management systems when specifications are confirmed in advance. Mid-State reviews the requested footage, reports, and supporting files with your team so deliverables align with the agreed project scope.
Laser Profiling & Deflection Testing
For suitable pipes where deformation or changes in cross-sectional shape are a concern, Mid-State also offers laser profiling and deflection testing. This service is commonly used for large-diameter storm piping, corrugated metal pipe, high-density polyethylene pipe, and aging concrete infrastructure. The resulting measurements can support engineering review, condition assessment, rehabilitation planning, and capital-improvement decisions.
These inspections help assess:
- Pipe Deflection: Measurements showing changes from the pipe’s intended shape.
- Cross-Sectional Profile: Dimensional information used to evaluate the pipe’s interior shape and available area.
- Engineering Review Data: Recorded measurements that can support further structural evaluation, rehabilitation planning, and long-term asset management.
Clean and TV Sewer & Storm Lines
“Clean and TV lines” means cleaning the pipe and then inspecting it with a CCTV camera. Mid-State coordinates sewer and storm line cleaning, sewer televising, and PACP-coded reporting through one service provider.
A clear camera path helps produce a more useful inspection. Sediment, grease, roots, sludge, scale, and debris can obstruct the camera or hide cracks, offset joints, infiltration, and other pipe defects.
Drain line jetting can remove accumulated material before inspection, improving visibility of accessible pipe walls, joints, and connections. For maintenance programs, recurring backups, or lines with unknown conditions, we can coordinate cleaning and CCTV inspection during the same service visit when site conditions and scheduling allow.
Why Combine Jetting & CCTV Inspection
- Improve Camera Visibility: Jetting removes accumulated material that can obstruct the camera’s path or hide portions of the pipe wall.
- Investigate Recurring Problems: CCTV inspection can document visible sags, offset joints, root intrusion, cracks, infiltration, deformation, and obstructions that cleaning alone cannot correct.
- Document Post-Cleaning Conditions: A follow-up inspection records the accessible line after cleaning and identifies any remaining visible material or defects.
- Coordinate Related Services: Mid-State can provide drain line jetting and CCTV inspection through one service provider, reducing the need to schedule separate contractors.
- Create Standardized Records: PACP-coded reporting and inspection footage provide consistent documentation for maintenance planning, engineering review, project closeout, and customer files.
Send us the line locations, estimated footage, pipe sizes, access information, and reporting requirements. We can review the cleaning and inspection scope together and plan mobilization around your project needs.
Why Choose Mid-State Industrial Service
PACP-Certified Operators
Standardized condition coding and inspection reporting.
Support for Your Public Works Crew
Add inspection capacity when your department has limited equipment, competing maintenance priorities, or a backlog of lines to inspect.
Full-Service Capability
Coordinate CCTV inspection with drain line jetting, catch basin cleaning, or hydro excavation through one service provider.
24/7 Emergency Dispatch
After-hours dispatch for urgent inspection and drainage-service needs, subject to access, flow conditions, and equipment availability.
Statewide Coverage
Serving Oregon municipalities, contractors, and facility managers.
Our CCTV Inspection Truck & Camera Equipment
Mid-State operates a Ford F-450 CCTV inspection truck equipped with an iBAK by RapidView HD crawler-camera system for inspecting accessible sewer lines, storm drains, culverts, and other underground piping.
- The self-propelled crawler camera travels through accessible pipe systems without exploratory excavation.
- HD pan-and-tilt camera provides real-time viewing, digital recording, and visual inspection documentation.
- 6-inch and larger pipe inspection capability supports suitable sewer lines, storm drains, culverts, and underground piping.
- PACP-coded reporting & condition assessment are supported through the inspection software.
- Laser profiling & deflection testing are available for qualifying pipe sizes, materials, and project conditions.
Best for: Municipal sewer televising, storm drain and culvert inspection, clean and TV projects, visible pipe-condition assessment, construction documentation, and PACP-coded reporting.
CCTV Line Inspection Throughout Oregon
Mid-State Industrial Service provides CCTV storm and sewer line inspection throughout Oregon. Crews and equipment can also mobilize for select projects in Southern Washington, Western Idaho, and Northern California.
Portland Metro
Multnomah, Washington & Clackamas counties.
Salem & Mid-Willamette Valley
Marion, Polk & surrounding counties.
Eugene & Springfield
Lane County, including Eugene, Springfield, Junction City, Cottage Grove & Lowell.
Bend & Central Oregon
Deschutes County & Central Oregon communities.
Roseburg & Southern Oregon
Douglas, Jackson, Josephine & surrounding counties.
Eastern Oregon
Mobilization available for municipalities, contractors, facilities & project sites throughout Eastern Oregon.
Call (541) 726-6730 to discuss your project location, pipe sizes, access points, reporting requirements, and scheduling needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “clean and TV lines” mean?
It means cleaning sewer or storm lines and then using a CCTV camera to inspect and record their condition. Sewer televising, TV inspection, and CCTV inspection refer to the camera inspection portion of the work. Mid-State can coordinate line cleaning, inspection, and PACP-coded reporting under an agreed project scope.
Can Mid-State help a small city without its own CCTV truck?
Yes. Mid-State can provide the CCTV truck and trained operators for planned sewer and storm line inspections. We can also supplement an in-house crew when equipment is unavailable or more inspection capacity is needed. Share your target pipe segments, estimated footage, deadlines, and required deliverables so we can discuss scope and scheduling.
What is PACP coding, and why does it matter?
PACP, the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program, is NASSCO’s standardized system for coding observable pipeline conditions. Consistent coding helps system owners, engineers, municipalities, and contractors compare inspection findings and use the data for maintenance, rehabilitation, and asset-management planning.
Do you provide video footage along with the report?
Yes. Digital video footage is available with the inspection, and PACP-coded condition reporting can be included according to the agreed project scope and customer requirements.
How long does a CCTV inspection take?
Inspection time depends on the number and length of pipe segments, pipe diameter, access, flow, debris, cleaning needs, and required documentation. Contact Mid-State with the project scope for a scheduling and duration estimate.
Should I clean the pipes before inspection?
Cleaning is recommended when sediment, grease, roots, sludge, scale, or other material may obstruct the camera or hide pipe conditions. Mid-State can coordinate drain line jetting and CCTV inspection during the same mobilization when appropriate.
What pipe sizes can Mid-State inspect with CCTV equipment?
Mid-State’s crawler-camera system can inspect suitable storm drains, sewer lines, culverts, and underground piping measuring 6 inches and larger. Actual access depends on pipe diameter, material, bends, flow, debris, entry points, and the camera configuration required for the project.
Can Mid-State inspect a pipe that is blocked or full of sediment?
A heavily obstructed pipe may need drain line jetting or vacuum cleaning before a complete CCTV inspection can be performed. Cleaning helps provide a clearer camera path and improves visibility of accessible pipe walls, joints, connections, and defects.
Plan Your Sewer & Storm Line Inspection
Need to clean and TV lines, reduce an inspection backlog, or document pipe conditions for a project? Tell us your location, estimated footage, pipe sizes, cleaning needs, reporting requirements, and target schedule. We’ll help define the scope and prepare a quote.
24/7 emergency dispatch available; statewide coverage across Oregon.