Sanitary Sewer System
The City’s sanitary sewer system collects wastewater from indoor plumbing such as sinks, toilets, washing machines and floor drains. Wastewater is transported through a network of underground pipes to a wastewater treatment plant, where pollutants are removed before treated water is discharged.
Protect Our Sewer System
What goes down the drain matters. Improper disposal of animal, household and yard waste can be harmful to the environment, hazardous to public health and may violate state and federal law.
Materials that should be properly disposed of rather than introduced into the sewer system may include:
- Fats, oils and grease (FOG)
- Paint
- Pesticides
- Fertilizers
- Lawn and garden clippings
- Animal waste
- Cleansers and other household chemicals
