Jet vac & tankering services
Keeping wastewater networks flowing through specialist cleaning, maintenance and emergency response services.
Ipsum delivers specialist jet vac and tankering services that help water companies maintain the performance, reliability and resilience of wastewater infrastructure. Combining planned maintenance with rapid emergency response, we keep drainage networks, rising mains and pumping assets operating safely, efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
From high-pressure jetting and waste removal to emergency overpumping and wet-well cleaning, our experienced teams provide responsive solutions that minimise disruption, reduce environmental risk and support the long-term performance of critical assets.
- High-pressure water jetting – Using aadvanced high-pressure jetting equipment to clear blockages from sewers, rising mains, drainage pipes, culverts and manholes, restoring network performance and reducing flooding and pollution risks.
- Vacuum removal of waste – Our specialist vacuum units safely remove silt, rag, fats, oils and grease (FOG) and debris from chambers, wet wells, interceptors, gullies and catch pits, improving asset performance and preventing blockages.
- Wet-well cleans – We provide planned and reactive wet-well cleaning to restore pumping capacity, reduce odours and support safe maintenance.
- Emergency tankering & overpumping -Available 24/7, our emergency tankering and overpumping services maintain network flows during asset failures, planned maintenance and severe weather, minimising disruption and environmental risk.
- Root cutting & pipe descaling – Using specialist cutting and jetting equipment, we remove tree roots and mineral scale from pipework, restoring flow capacity, extending asset life and reducing recurring blockages.
Ipsum's capabilities
- Manholes
- Maintenance
- Project management
- Emergency response
- Vegetation management
- Wet wells