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The
function of this department is to safely and efficiently collect and
transport spent wastewater from the point of origin at residences,
businesses, and industries, to the wastewater treatment plant. An
effective team of employees operating within state, federal, and local
rules and regulations accomplishes these goals.
Department responsibilities
include:
- Maintaining approximately 185 miles of system pipelines,
1,950 manholes and 5,144 service taps, and 20 lift stations
- Performing preventative maintenance cleaning
- Installation and maintenance of sanitary sewer
cleanouts
- Reducing the amount of inflow and infiltration
admitted to the system to reduce treatment costs and increase
plant efficiency
- Maintaining safety standards for trench and confined
space entry to the sewers
- Protecting public health by reducing sewer spills
- Assisting and supporting other departments
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