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The
Sanitary Sewer Division of Public Works is
located at 4011 14th Street. This division's goal is to maintain
existing sewer lines, lift stations, and to upgrade and/or replace
any inferior lines or machinery. It keeps a constant check on all 33
lift stations within the city to ensure that they are operating
effectively.
When you have finished using the water within
your home, it goes down the drain and becomes wastewater. This
wastewater must be disposed of in some fashion. This is the main
concern of your Sewer Division. When water leaves your home it
drains into a main line. This line is called a gravity line. The
wastewater flows down the line by the force of gravity until it
reaches a lift station where pumps lift the wastewater from the
bottom of a large collection tank located underground. The pumps
then discharge into another shallower line that is only a few feet
deep. The wastewater again travels by gravity until it reaches
another lift station. This process will continue until the
wastewater reaches the Sewer Treatment Plant located at Front and
Frederic Streets. This plant is operated by The Gulf Coast Regional
Wastewater Authority.
The city crews of the Sewer Division
are responsible for the maintenance of all sewer mains and service
lines up to the homeowner's property line. Any lines past the
property line are the responsibility of the homeowner. However,
there may be times when your wastewater is not draining correctly.
This could be caused by many things including a stoppage in the
sewer main. Please call the Public Works Department if you think
you have a sewer backup. The city crews can then come out and
investigate the cause of the problem.
Since there is no meter
to determine wastewater usage, your sewer rate for billing purposes
is determined by a percentage of your total water use. Again, if you
have any questions concerning your sewer lines call Public Works
at 938-6257 during normal working hours or visit our frequently asked questions
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