PUBLIC WORKS - WASTEWATER & STORMWATER
2023-2025 Biennium Budget
OVERVIEW - WASTEWATER
The Wastewater Division consists of collection and treatment of wastewater. The core of the system includes 112.9 miles of collection system piping, 2,245 manholes, six (6) lift stations, telemetry equipment and a wastewater treatment plant.
- The focus for the Wastewater Division is to ensure all sewage is effectively collected and treated to regulated standards for release into Ashland/Bear Creeks.
- The City operates under a National Pollution Discharge Permit (NPDES) that is overseen by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
BUDGET LINE ITEMS (EXPENDITURES)
PERS UNFUNDED ACTUARIAL LIABILITY
OVERVIEW - STORMWATER
The Stormwater Division consists of collections with staff support included with the Street and Wastewater Divisions. The core of the storm drain system includes 133.4 miles of storm drainage pipe and culverts, 4,348 inlets/catch basins, 990 manholes, and 449 outfalls.
- The focus for the Stormwater Division is to assess, maintain and repair all storm water lines, ditches and water quality treatment structures to effectively move storm flows from streets to waterbodies and reduce contaminants and potential flooding.
- The stormwater conveyance and outfall system operate under a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) MS4* permit, which regulates maintenance and inspection schedules in additional to public outreach and education regarding stormwater conveyance and treatment.
*A municipal separate storm sewer system, commonly called an MS4, is a conveyance or system of conveyances, such as roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, constructed channels or storm drains, owned or operated by a governmental entity that discharges to waters of the state.