Houston & Harris PCS, Inc.

Houston and Harris offers CCTV inspections of storm drain, sewer, and water lines 4” and
above.  All of our video units are equipped with the latest technology to offer the finest picture quality available in the industry including the capabilities of digital capture in MPEG and JPEG format.  Every camera has the ability to pan and tilt to provide the best view of defects and lateral connections. We now offer WinCan Version 8.

All video operators have PACP/MACP Certification.  This universal coding system is capable with both WinCan and Posm surveying software.  In addition each operator is instructed per project according to your specific needs.  Daily production figures range between 3000 - 6000 linear feet per day depending on the criteria for inspection and condition of the pipe. 

Quality along with production has always been our goal. We have a QC/IT department responsible for the quality control, data tracking, operator training, implementing databases, setting up observation codes and establishing a fully integrated ratings system. To insure that the highest quality product is delivered to our client.

Every line segment goes through a 5 step process:

-Quality Control

-Data Backup

-Data Tracking

-Data Processing

-Delivery

Houston and Harris has the ability to clean the following:  Wet Wells, Dry Wells, Sand Filters, Catch Basins,
Culvert Boxes, Storm Drain, Sewer Lines and Water Lines.  Our operators are individually trained by senior staff  members to ensure proper handling of all equipment. Our combination units can deliver water
to the nozzle at a rate of up to 100 gallons per minute.  Each vehicle can carry the necessary chain flails,
root saws and high pressure nozzles needed to completely clean and remove debris.  H & H uses new generation cleaning nozzles that meet our stringent requirements  and not simply industry standards.  Portable debris boxes are available for locations without dump sites in order to comply with EPA, SSMP, and BMP standards.

The future of CCTV is Digital.  The days of having extensive VHS collections have passed. Now
valuable information can be digitally stored on DVDs and /or removable hard drives. Our
custom conversion process takes your old VHS tapes, along with the corresponding inspection
reports, and makes them easily accessible through a computer interface.

Our custom conversion process has virtually no image loss because we understand the importance
of superior video clarity.

Conversion of deliverables includes the following:

MPEG 1, 2, 4 /DVD to VHS
VHS to MPEG 1, 2, 4 / WMV
VHS to DVD (Data & Authored)

Houston and Harris prides itself on staying current with all new database formats, municipality
management systems, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). All database programming is
done in-house so that we can easily customize any clients' project.

We can supply your city with a complete WDR program from start to finish; beginning with a
detailed, fully digital CCTV assessment to assembling a team which offers GIS mapping, industry
software to merge field data, as well as SSO reporting protocol. If you are looking for a completely out-
sourced program, we can recommend an experienced engineering firm for a total SSMP.

Our experience with database systems has enabled us to adapt to existing systems as well as completely
set-up your infrastructure to help ensure CMOM and EPA requirements are met.

With a customized database you will be able to maintain, catalogue, and accurately assess
your collection system. Using this invaluable information color-coded maps can be generated to
create a complete overview of your entire collection system.