What other improvements are being made to our wastewater systems?

A big part of our work has been focused on reducing the amount of stormwater that ends up in our sewer system and then needs to be treated. As sewer pipes get older, they weaken, which allows rainwater and groundwater into the sewers that mix with wastewater. In wet weather our aging pipes get filled with groundwater and stormwater, resulting in flows that can overwhelm our treatment plant. Improving our sewer is helping reduce the wastewater load, particularly during the rainy season. We are also upgrading our existing wastewater plant to make sure it stays in compliance with state and federal regulations.