The OMAG SL-RAT Program exists to help municipalities reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). SSOs can cause significant financial losses for both the municipality and the OMAG risk pool. By identifying blockage conditions early, municipalities can take proactive measures to prevent costly incidents and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Program Overview

SL-RAT stands for Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool. This value-added service is offered at no cost to OMAG member municipalities.

About the SL-RAT

The SL-RAT is a highly portable onsite assessment tool designed to quickly detect blockage conditions in gravity-fed sewer lines.

• Provides an assessment in three minutes or less
• Operates with no flow contact, reducing health and safety risks
• Highly portable for easy deployment across your system
• Designed specifically for gravity-fed sewer lines

How It Works

The SL-RAT is made up of two components that work together as a paired set:

The TX and RX are always used as a paired set. The RX unit serves as the "brain" of the system, analyzing the acoustic data and producing a score indicating the likelihood and severity of blockages in the inspected line.

Key Benefits

• Rapid Assessment: Complete evaluation in 3 minutes or less
• Safety First: No flow contact reduces health and safety risks
• Early Detection: Identify problems before they become costly SSOs
• Proactive Maintenance: Take preventive action to avoid regulatory issues
• Cost Savings: Prevent expensive overflow incidents and cleanup costs
• Compliance Support: Maintain regulatory standards through proactive monitoring

Request SL-RAT Service

Ready to take advantage of this valuable service? Contact OMAG's Risk Management team to schedule your SL-RAT assessment. Our team will work with you to identify priority areas and schedule onsite evaluations.

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