Reclamation Division

The Water Reclamation Division operates and maintains a 5-million-gallon-per-day (MGD) treatment plant along with more than 150 miles of underground sewer lines, manholes, lift stations. Daily operations include inspection and maintenance of lines, manholes, pumps, etc. 

Wastewater from residential and commercial customers is treated and disinfected before release into Rutherford Creek. The Water Reclamation Plant provides treated irrigation water to Towhee Club Golf Course adjacent to the treatment facility.

Fats, Oils & Grease Ordinance

The division is also responsible for the enforcement of the City’s FOG (fats, oils, and grease) ordinance imposed upon all food service establishments. The purpose of this ordinance is to reduce the amount of grease and undesirable materials from entering the sewer collection system helping to prevent stoppages and treatment difficulties at the treatment plant.

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