Downunder Municipal Services Downunder Municipal Services specializes in providing a wide specializes in providing a wide variety of municipal services variety of municipal services while delivering the highest while delivering the highest standards of quality. Complex standards of quality. Complex jobs with challenging jobs with challenging configurations present no configurations present no problem, and we provide our problem, and we provide our services on a scheduled basis or services on a scheduled basis or in emergency situations 24/7.in emergency situations 24/7.

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DownUnder:DownUnder:An Established ReputationAn Established Reputation

The origins of DownUnder date back to 1952 , and the company The origins of DownUnder date back to 1952 , and the company has over 200 years of field experience among its staff, and has has over 200 years of field experience among its staff, and has developed solid professional relationships with many public developed solid professional relationships with many public agencies, authorities, private businesses and federal and state agencies, authorities, private businesses and federal and state departments. DownUnder is a member of the Better Business departments. DownUnder is a member of the Better Business Bureau, as well as the APWA, MTA, MWEA, and the MRWA.Bureau, as well as the APWA, MTA, MWEA, and the MRWA.

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In addition to Root Foaming and Grease Release ServicesIn addition to Root Foaming and Grease Release Services

DownUnder Services Include:DownUnder Services Include:Sanitary and Storm Line CleaningSanitary and Storm Line CleaningClosed Circuit TV (CCTV) InvestigationClosed Circuit TV (CCTV) InvestigationLateral LaunchingLateral LaunchingManhole RehabilitationManhole RehabilitationLift Station and Wet Well CleaningLift Station and Wet Well CleaningCatch Basin CleaningCatch Basin CleaningWaste Water Treatment Plant CleaningWaste Water Treatment Plant Cleaning

and Vacuuming Servicesand Vacuuming ServicesVacuum ExcavationVacuum ExcavationSmoke and Dye Testing ServicesSmoke and Dye Testing Services

According to the EPA, grease According to the EPA, grease and roots cause 73% of SSO and roots cause 73% of SSO

events.events.

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Ancillary Services Include:Ancillary Services Include: Contaminated soil, sediment, & groundwater remediationContaminated soil, sediment, & groundwater remediation Treatment system installation & operationTreatment system installation & operation Underground storage tank removalsUnderground storage tank removals Abandoned site cleanup & remediationAbandoned site cleanup & remediation Facility closuresFacility closures Pipeline & sewer line installationPipeline & sewer line installation French drain installationFrench drain installation Erosion ControlErosion Control Asbestos/Lead Paint AbatementAsbestos/Lead Paint Abatement Boiler room and power house emergency maintenance serviceBoiler room and power house emergency maintenance service Mold & fungus removal from walls, ceilings, floors and sub-flooringMold & fungus removal from walls, ceilings, floors and sub-flooring Application of biocides to reduce potential re-growth of mold and fungusApplication of biocides to reduce potential re-growth of mold and fungus Hydro-blasting up to 20,000 PSI / Ultra hydro-blasting up to 40,000 PSIHydro-blasting up to 20,000 PSI / Ultra hydro-blasting up to 40,000 PSI Transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wasteTransportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste Plant decontamination and decommissioningPlant decontamination and decommissioning Industrial vacuuming (wet & dry)Industrial vacuuming (wet & dry) 5

DownUnder is the DownUnder is the onlyonly licensed applicator of licensed applicator of the VAPOROOTER® System in Michiganthe VAPOROOTER® System in Michigan

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VAPOROOTER® pioneered VAPOROOTER® pioneered chemical root control for the chemical root control for the sanitary sewer industry in 1968. sanitary sewer industry in 1968. 40 years later it is still the most 40 years later it is still the most effective chemical root control effective chemical root control product on the market; product on the market; guaranteed to kill roots on guaranteed to kill roots on contact and prevent growth for contact and prevent growth for 3 years after treatment. 3 years after treatment. Applied in the state of Michigan Applied in the state of Michigan by DownUnder, VAPOROOTER® by DownUnder, VAPOROOTER® is simply the best. Ask the is simply the best. Ask the experts.experts.

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Many Municipalities Have Successful Many Municipalities Have Successful Chemical Root Control ProgramsChemical Root Control Programs

Los Angeles, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASan Diego, CAWichita, KSWichita, KSLincoln, NELincoln, NESaint Petersburg, FLSaint Petersburg, FLand many more…and many more…

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What are the options?What are the options?RootX (.55% AI Dichlobenil)RootX (.55% AI Dichlobenil)

Razorooter – Diquat based herbicideRazorooter – Diquat based herbicide

VAPOROOTER® – Metam Sodium herbicide plus VAPOROOTER® – Metam Sodium herbicide plus Dichlobenil growth inhibitorDichlobenil growth inhibitor

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VAPOROOTER®VAPOROOTER® An herbicide which penetrates root cell walls, An herbicide which penetrates root cell walls,

bursts them and causes the root to die and bursts them and causes the root to die and decaydecay

A root growth inhibitor which attaches to A root growth inhibitor which attaches to surface-active organic material to inhibit surface-active organic material to inhibit further root cell division or growth for further root cell division or growth for approximately 3 years.approximately 3 years.

A surfactant blend which strips away grease A surfactant blend which strips away grease and slime from the roots permitting and slime from the roots permitting penetration for the formulation into the root penetration for the formulation into the root mass.mass.

A foaming agent which provides a durable, A foaming agent which provides a durable, fine-textured “vehicle” to carry VAPOROOTER® fine-textured “vehicle” to carry VAPOROOTER® into maximum contact with all roots and pipe into maximum contact with all roots and pipe surfaces.surfaces.

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Metam Sodium FactsMetam Sodium FactsThird most used herbicide by Third most used herbicide by

weight in the United States weight in the United States yearlyyearly

Approximately 55 million Approximately 55 million pounds used for soil pounds used for soil stabilization in Agricultural stabilization in Agricultural usesuses

Safe for WWTPSafe for WWTP

Approved up to 12ppmApproved up to 12ppm

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Dichlobenil 50WDichlobenil 50WAn extremely small An extremely small

particle Wettable Powder, particle Wettable Powder, which provides the longest which provides the longest suspension and most suspension and most uniform distribution uniform distribution available for the root available for the root inhibiting herbicide. inhibiting herbicide. Simply put, VAPOROOTER® Simply put, VAPOROOTER® stays mixed longer, and stays mixed longer, and provides proven, more provides proven, more uniform and longer lasting uniform and longer lasting root control.root control.

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How It WorksHow It Works Metam Sodium kills roots effectively by Metam Sodium kills roots effectively by

penetrating and bursting cell walls on penetrating and bursting cell walls on contact, killing them within 10 minutes contact, killing them within 10 minutes of applicationof application

Dichlobenil crystals bond to organic Dichlobenil crystals bond to organic matter, pipe walls, joints and cracks; matter, pipe walls, joints and cracks; deterring re-growth of the root deterring re-growth of the root meristemmeristem

Results are visible within 90 days of Results are visible within 90 days of application, however it may be 9-12 application, however it may be 9-12 months before the natural flow of the months before the natural flow of the line washes the dead roots outline washes the dead roots out

Lines less than 50% full of roots do not Lines less than 50% full of roots do not need to be cut before applying need to be cut before applying VAPOROOTER®VAPOROOTER®

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Superior Application ProcessSuperior Application ProcessTwo-Stage Foam NozzleTwo-Stage Foam Nozzle

Hydraulic Sewer Cleaners Hydraulic Sewer Cleaners wash grease and debris from wash grease and debris from rootsroots

Contact HerbicidesContact Herbicides

Fast, efficient processFast, efficient process

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Foam Fill vs. Foam CoatFoam Fill vs. Foam CoatPipes 4” – 42” are foam filledPipes 4” – 42” are foam filled

Allows foam to push 3-6 feet Allows foam to push 3-6 feet into lateralsinto laterals

Pipes 15” and larger can be foam Pipes 15” and larger can be foam coatedcoated

Spraying to crown of the pipe Spraying to crown of the pipe where roots are typically presentwhere roots are typically present

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Benefits of VAPOROOTERBenefits of VAPOROOTER®®

VAPOROOTER® has been used successfully by municipalities for VAPOROOTER® has been used successfully by municipalities for control of roots in sewers for 40 years.control of roots in sewers for 40 years.

Recognized by the EPA as an effective root control method. Recognized by the EPA as an effective root control method.

Only product with both an herbicide to kill the roots, and a growth Only product with both an herbicide to kill the roots, and a growth inhibitor to deter re-growthinhibitor to deter re-growth

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Benefits continuedBenefits continuedSuperior application processSuperior application process

Extends the life of collection systemsExtends the life of collection systems

Saves budget dollarsSaves budget dollars

Inhibits root re-growth for an average of 3 yearsInhibits root re-growth for an average of 3 years

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Pricing / Cost EstimatesPricing / Cost Estimates

Please call us for the latest pricingPlease call us for the latest pricing

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Contact InformationContact InformationCorporate Headquarters5100 West Michigan Ave.Kalamazoo, MI 49006Phone: (269) 375-9595Fax: (269) 375-2830

Grand Rapids Regional Office346 River StreetCoopersville, MI 49404Phone: (616) 837-9368Fax: (616) 837-9450

Kalamazoo Regional Office2612 Miller RoadKalamazoo, MI 49001Phone: (269) 344-0127Fax: (269) 344-1038

Atlanta Regional Office1492 N. Blair Bridge RoadAustell, GA 30168Phone: (866) 354-8963Fax: (866) 473-2996

*For after hours emergencies, please call: (269) 344-0127

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Business LicenseBusiness License

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Example of Employee Example of Employee Applicator PermitApplicator Permit

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Thank YouThank You

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