Programs: Wastewater Collections
Sewer Main Line Cleaning
We have over 80 miles of sewer line and over 1,200 manholes in our wastewater collection system. We inspect, clean and maintain our entire system every three years. Our number one goal is ensuring our main sewer lines stay clear of debris or anything that might cause a blockage resulting in sewage back flowing into our customers residence.
Lift stations
We have 5 sewer lift stations and 2 siphons that we maintain and clean monthly. These lift stations and siphons are necessary in order to lift wastewater up to a higher elevation so that it can be gravity fed through the system to the sewer treatment plant. These lift stations have to remain operable at all times in order to prevent wastewater from backing up into the system and into homes of customers.
Video Inspection
Video inspection of our sewer lines is required to get a better understanding of the condition of our infrastructure in order to identify potential problems that may occur. Such as roots growing in joints that could catch debris and cause a back up to low spots(bellys) in the pipe that have settled over time or infiltration of ground water that could potentially overload the capacity of our line.
"Wastewater collections operators are responsible for ensuring public health and safety by preventing and/or responding to sewage overflows and blockages. They inspect, clean and maintain our wastewater collection systems including our pumps and motors in our lift stations."