206-512-8032

This is a legitimate call you should take or return (at the same 206-512-8032 number) for YOUR BENEFIT. They are Hydromax, an authorized partner of Puget Sound Energy. They are performing sewer inspections for households, at least in my case, whose sewers they were unable to inspect during their scope from the main line sewer in the street (last April, in my case). In theory, tree roots or other obstruction prevented them from inspecting my sewer line, at that time. The concern relates to cross boring between gas lines and sewer lines. Cross boring presents a potential future danger (see below). If Hydromax is unable to reach you, they'll report back to PSE. If the homeowner refuses the inspection, or refuses any fixes (that PSE will arrange and pay for), the homeowner becomes liable for the potential danger.

Below is part of an email they sent after my call with a very nice rep. They want to schedule a 90 minute appointment with an adult at your home. NO COST TO YOU but POTENTIAL DANGER/LIABILITY IF HOMEOWNER DOESN'T PARTICIPATE. My phone rep was well-informed, forthcoming, and able to look-up why my specific property needed the inspection. I recommend giving them a call back.

LETTER EXCERPT THEY EMAILED WITH MY PERMISSION:
"Hydromax USA is a service partner of Puget Sound Energy and we examine all sewer lines and septic tanks in the vicinity of recent trenchless installations of PSE natural gas pipelines. With these examinations we can ensure that no gas lines have been inadvertently drilled through any part of your sewer/septic system, where they are vulnerable to damage by cutting tools used to clear blocked/clogged lines. These conflicts of natural gas lines and sewer pipes are referred to as cross bores.
. . .
All of these inspections are done on behalf of PSE’s Sewer Safety Program and are entirely paid for by Puget Sound Energy. Hydromax USA is listed on Puget Sound Energy’s website (https://www.pse.com/pages/blocked-sewer).