Water Treatment is responsible for providing water to the Town and its citizens. The division consists of a Water Treatment Supervisor, a Water Plant Operator, a Utility Maintenance Specialist and two Maintenance Works. Staff tests the water on a daily basis for chlorine, Fluoride, PH, carbon Dioxide and alkalinity to ensure the water being supplied is safe and dependable. The division adheres to all the rules and regulations set forth by the EPA and the State of Tennessee.
Water Distribution is responsible for the maintenance and repair of over 225 miles of mains that range in size from 6 inches to 16 inches, the installation and maintenance of over 2000 fire hydrants throughout Town, and the operation of two booster pumps; one 500 gpm pump and one 2000 gpm pump. Water Distribution also provides meter reading services for the Town's utility billing. The division works under the general direction of Water Distribution/Collection Supervisor who coordinates the daily work schedules of nine employees.
Wastewater Collection is responsible for the maintenance and repair of over 213 miles of gravity sewer mains that range in size from 6 inches to 36 inches and the operation of 28 sewer lift stations. The division is also responsible for conducting infiltration and inflow studies on gravity sewer mains. Wastewater collection works under the general direction of the Water Distribution/Collection Supervisor who coordinates the daily work schedules of ten employees.
Wastewater Treatment (WWTP) is responsible for the processing and treatment of sewer wastewater prior to being discharged into the Wolf River. The Town currently operates two sewage treatment facilities, which have a combined average treatment capacity of 6.5 MGD. This division consists of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, an Instrumentation Electrician, a Wastewater Plant Operator, two Lab Technicians and two Maintenance Workers, Sr.
Sanitary Sewer System Do’s and Don’ts
The following list of Do’s and Don’ts can be used by everyone to help reduce the occurrences of sewer blockages in the Town of Collierville. Many people do not realize that even small amounts of fat, oil and grease (referred to as FOG) will build up over time and eventually clog up the sewer system. No amount of dish soap, hot water, or use of a garbage disposal will prevent the accumulation of FOG in the sewers. This directly affects the homeowner in that most of these sewer backups are going to happen between your home and the Town’s sewer main, on your property. So why not save yourself the cost of a plumber, do your part to protect the environment, and help the Town, too!
DO NOT:
- Allow FOG to go down the drain.
- Use the garbage disposal as a way to dispose of food scrapes.
- Use the toilet as a wastebasket.
DO:
- Pour and scrape excess grease into a container, cap it, and put it in the regular garbage.
- Scrape your plates and put other food scraps into waste containers or garbage bags and place them in the regular garbage.
- Use a wastebasket in the bathroom for disposable diapers, paper towels, wet wipes, personal hygiene items, cat litter and other things that don’t belong in the toilet.
- Promote the “3 R’s”: Reduce…Reuse…Recycle!
- Check and make sure that your sewer cleanout is capped.
Call the Division of Public Utilities at 853-3215 with any questions.
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