Lake County Sewer Co., Inc.

What Lake County Sewer Co., Inc. does

Lake County Sewer Co., Inc. is a privately held Ohio corporation that provides sewer and water line maintenance, inspection, rehabilitation, and testing services to municipalities, government entities, industrial companies, and commercial firms across Northeast Ohio. Operating as a turnkey environmental contractor, the company dispatches experienced field crews and specialized equipment to customer sites on both local and interstate projects. Founded approximately four decades ago and led by CEO/Corporate Secretary Rick Marucci, the firm has operated continuously for over a quarter of a century and positions itself as the most reliable regional contractor in its market.

The company's service portfolio is organized into four lines: Maintenance (sewer jet/vacuum cleaning and preventive programs), Inspection (PACP-certified video camera surveys, dye/smoke, mandrel, and air testing), Rehabilitation (trenchless grout repair, Cured in Place Pipe lining for 4"–100" diameters, and manhole rehabilitation), and Other Services including line acceptance testing for new construction and confined space entry by OSHA-trained technicians. Underlying technology includes CIPP lining systems using 100% solids epoxy, polyester, and cementitious materials; video camera-guided grout packers; pan/tilt and radial viewing inspection cameras covering 4"–80" diameters; and advanced sewer jet/vacuum combinations with purpose-built nozzles and cutters.

The business operates on a quote-based, project-by-project professional services model with no publicly listed pricing. Customers reach the company primarily through its website, contact forms, and phone (440-585-5757), with all work delivered directly by in-house crews — no intermediaries or resellers. Revenue is generated from scheduled maintenance contracts, inspection engagements billed per survey, and project-based rehabilitation contracts, with a warranty offered on repair services. The firm has no disclosed funding, no app or API platform, and operates with 11-50 employees within a single regional geography.

Name

Lake County Sewer Co., Inc.

Legal name

Lake County Sewer Co., Inc.

Website

https://lakecountysewer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lake County Sewer Co., Inc. is a privately held Northeast Ohio contractor that delivers sewer and water line maintenance, inspection, rehabilitation, and testing services to municipalities, government, industrial, and commercial clients using trenchless CIPP, grout repair, and PACP-certified video inspection methods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wastewater Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Sewer Inspection & Condition Assessment (CCTV, Smoke/Dye Testing) (BPALAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sewer & Stormwater Line Cleaning (Jetting, Rooting) (BPALAMAG)

Keywords

• Sewer maintenance services
• Sewer inspection services
• Sewer rehabilitation services
• Trenchless pipe repair
• Wastewater infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Northeast Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sewer Maintenance Services: Scheduled preventative maintenance programs including cleaning and inspection services. Project-based service delivery using jet vacuum machines and advanced equipment.
2. Sewer Inspection Services: Video camera inspection services, dye/smoke testing, mandrel testing, and air testing. Billed per inspection or as part of maintenance contracts.
3. Sewer Rehabilitation Services: Grout repair of mainline and lateral lines, CIPP lining, and manhole rehabilitation. Typically project-based contracts for existing problem remediation.
4. Line Acceptance Testing: Line acceptance testing services for newly constructed storm and sanitary lines on new construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lake County Sewer Co., Inc. is a turnkey sewer and water line services contractor that provides maintenance (sewer jet and vacuum cleaning), inspection (PACP-certified video camera condition assessment), and rehabilitation (trenchless CIPP lining, grout repair, and manhole rehabilitation) for municipalities, government entities, industrial companies, and commercial firms across Northeast Ohio. The company delivers services via dispatched field crews using advanced equipment and certified products, with warranties on repair work.

Product overview

Lake County Sewer Company is a turnkey sewer and water line service operation offering a comprehensive suite of infrastructure maintenance, inspection, and rehabilitation solutions. The core product portfolio consists of Maintenance (sewer cleaning and preventative maintenance using jet vacuum machines), Inspection (video camera-based pipe condition assessment in diameters 4" to 80"), Rehabilitation (grout repair, Cured in Place Pipe lining, and manhole rehabilitation using trenchless methods), and Other Services (line acceptance testing and various testing methods). Services are delivered by NASSCO-certified technicians using advanced cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maintenance Sewer cleaning and preventative maintenance service using a state-of-the-art arsenal of sewer jets, combination jet vacuum machines, and advanced-design nozzles and cutters to keep lines clear of sludge, roots, and blockage. Includes inspection to identify potential problems before costly infrastructure damage.
• Inspection Professional sewer inspection service performed by PACP-certified crews using pan and tilt cameras and radial viewing cameras to assess pipe conditions in diameters from 4 to 80 inches. Problem locations are videotaped with voice-over comments for accurate reporting and repair recommendations.
• Rehabilitation Comprehensive sewer rehabilitation service including grout repair of mainline and lateral lines using video camera-guided grout packers, Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) lining with 100% solids epoxy, polyester resins and cementitious lining for pipe diameters 4 to 100 inches, and hand-applied manhole rehabilitation to stop infiltration, restore structural integrity, and protect against corrosion.
• Other Services Additional services including line acceptance testing for newly constructed storm and sanitary lines on new construction projects, dye/smoke testing, mandrel testing, air testing, and manhole vacuum testing to detect leaks and infiltration.
• Confined Space Entry Service performed by OSHA-trained certified technicians for safe operations when actual entry into manholes, treatment plants, and sewer lines is required. Uses safety equipment including gas monitors, lighting, fresh air blowers, and two-way radios.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trenchless applications for pipe diameters from 4 to 100 inches
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional crews are certified by NASSCO through their Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP). Grouting specialists are trained in the latest grouting techniques and certified to meet the highest industry standards by NASSCO.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Vortex Companies: Provider of trenchless sewer rehabilitation products and services including CIPP, grouting, and manhole rehab. Direct peer because it competes head-to-head in trenchless rehabilitation and offers similar CIPP and grout-pack technology.
• NuFlow Technologies: Provider of CIPP pipe lining solutions and a franchise network for sewer and drain rehabilitation contractors. Direct peer in the trenchless rehabilitation space targeting the same municipal and commercial customers.
• Perma-Liner Industries: Manufacturer and trainer of CIPP lateral lining systems used by sewer rehabilitation contractors. Comparable because the same CIPP technology stack forms the core of Lake County Sewer's rehabilitation offering.
• LMK Technologies: Specialty contractor and manufacturer of CIPP and manhole rehabilitation products for lateral and mainline sewers. Direct peer offering trenchless rehab services and products used by the same customer base of municipalities.
• Inland Pipe Rehabilitation (IPR): Trenchless sewer rehabilitation contractor offering CIPP, manhole, and grouting services to municipalities across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Direct peer because it competes for the same municipal trenchless rehabilitation contracts.
• HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: Manufacturer of trenchless equipment (bursting, lining, point repair) used by sewer rehabilitation contractors. Comparable because it serves the same trenchless rehab market with adjacent technologies used in the same municipal projects.

Broad incumbents

• Aegion Corporation: Parent company of Insituform Technologies, the largest US provider of CIPP trenchless sewer rehabilitation. Directly comparable on the CIPP and manhole rehabilitation services Lake County Sewer offers, but at national scale with proprietary technology.
• Roto-Rooter: National drain, sewer, and plumbing service brand with franchise and corporate operations across the US. Comparable because it competes in the same sewer cleaning and inspection services, but at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: National plumbing and sewer service franchise system. Comparable because its franchisees deliver drain cleaning, sewer inspection, and line repair services that overlap with Lake County Sewer's maintenance and inspection offerings.

Others

• Sewer Equipment Co of America: Manufacturer of sewer cleaning and inspection equipment (jet/vacuum trucks, CCTV systems). Comparable as a supplier-side peer — Lake County Sewer's jet/vacuum arsenal and camera fleets represent the same equipment category these manufacturers sell to the industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-county-sewer-co-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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