Wastewater Collection

Author:

Rick FelixUtility Systems ManagerTransmission, Distribution & Collection

Summary:

The Wastewater Collection System Section is responsible for assuring the wastewater collection system is properly maintained and free flowing twenty-four hours a day.

Published On:

3/10/2008

Last Updated:

2/19/2009

City of Yuma manhole coverThe Wastewater Collection System Section is responsible for assuring the wastewater collection system is properly maintained and free flowing twenty-four hours a day. This system (wastewater collection infrastructure) consists of over 310 miles of sanitary sewer collection lines and force mains with over 4,400 sanitary sewer manholes.

The wastewater collection system lines range from 6 inches to 36 inches in diameter. This section is responsible for cleaning and inspecting via Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) the wastewater collection lines and inspects all sanitary sewer manholes. They also annually inspect (CCTV) some 225 miles of storm water lines. Blue stake requests are completed in a timely manner and this section also assists the transmission/distribution section with emergency water leaks. Customer complaints of stoppages, odors and vermin are also resolved promptly.

Closed Circuit Television inspection device.City workers inspecting lines via closed circuit television.City workers inspecting lines via closed circuit television.

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