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Element 4 – Operations and Maintenance Program <br />City of Pleasanton Sewer System Management Plan, July 2025 20 <br />are included have roots cut by in-house staff prior to chemical applications by contracted <br />services. <br />Vector Control: The objective of the vector control program is to: (1) maintain a safe working <br />environment for staff and (2) proactively address public concerns and maintain good public <br />image by reducing the likelihood of disease-transmitting vectors (i.e., spiders, insects, rats, <br />etc.) migrating from the collection system to homes and businesses. This program is currently <br />the responsibility of Alameda County. Any areas of infestation that are identified during <br />inspection are alerted to Alameda County. <br />Pipe Repair: Pipe segments identified as requiring repair are either placed on the Utilities <br />Division repair and replacement plan or flagged for further evaluation as part of the <br />engineering-based condition assessments that inform the CIP (see Section 8). Pipe repairs on <br />the Utilities Division repair and replacement plan are primarily performed utilizing contract <br />services. <br />4.2.2: Manholes <br />The City will inspect manholes during the pipe cleaning and inspection process utilizing City <br />inspection forms. Results of the inspection inform of the maintenance and/or repair activities <br />needed. Manholes identified as requiring repair are either placed on the Utilities Division <br />repair and replacement plan or flagged for further evaluation as part of the engineering-based <br />condition assessments that inform the CIP (see Section 8). Manhole repairs on the Utilities <br />Division repair and replacement plan are primarily performed utilizing contract services. <br />The City has 34 SMART covers installed in strategic locations to provide advanced <br />notification of sewage surcharge and possibility of spill. These covers provide continuous <br />monitoring/alerts and are maintained on a monthly basis by in-house staff. <br />4.2.3: Lift Stations <br />The City will inspect its lift stations utilizing City inspection forms. Note that the City is in the <br />process of standardizing its lift station inspection form at the time of this SSMP Update. <br />Inspections vary based on the type of inspection activity. Results of the inspection inform the <br />maintenance and/or repair activities needed. Items identified as requiring repair are either <br />placed on the Utilities Division repair and replacement plan or flagged for further evaluation <br />as part of the engineering-based condition assessments that inform the CIP (see Section 8). <br />Repairs on the Utilities Division repair and replacement plan are performed in-house or with <br />contracted services based on the nature of the repair. <br />4.2.4: Force Mains <br />The City will inspect its force mains on a yearly basis by walking the alignment and looking <br />for evidence of leaks such as sink holes or depressions. The City will also inspect its valve <br />vaults and air valves on a quarterly basis. Results of the inspections inform of the maintenance <br />and/or repair activities needed. Items identified as requiring repair are either placed on the <br />Page 275 of 323