Keeping Sewers Clean
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Keeping Sewers Clean Your Utility operates and maintains miles of sewer mains and 3 sewer lift stations to keep wastewater flowing to the Wastewater Treatment Plant South of Wahoo. A major cause of clogged sewers is people using toilets and kitchen sinks to dispose improperly of unwanted waste. Never put the following down the toilet or sink drain!
Should you ever have a sewer backup, there is no charge for the Utility to inspect the flow in the sewer main. As a preventive measure, visit with a plumber for ways to minimize the possibility of sewer blockages in your home. It is a ceaseless challenge to keep sewer pipes and lift stations from clogging. Residents can help by properly disposing of household wastes. Most homeowner/renter insurance policies have the option of adding sewer backup coverage. |
Seeing is believing! Toilet paper breaks down in water in less than a minute. Most other paper products do not. To conduct your own product test, you will need:
Insert toilet paper in one jar and a baby or toilet wipe in the other jar. Partly fill both containers with water, apply lids, and shake for 15 seconds. Which product is less likely to clog your sewer drain? |
Annual Sanitary Sewer Maintenance
The City of Wahoo will soon be starting their annual jetting and inspection program of our sanitary sewer system. In the upcoming weeks Johnson Service Company will be in Wahoo to jet, camera/video, and inspect a portion of the City's . . . read more
Please only flush toilet paper in your toilets
Paper towels, napkins, hand wipes, etc. are not designed to be flushed. Doing so could result in costly and untimely backups in your service lines and/or in the city mains. read more
Protect Against Sewage Backups
If you experience a sewage backup, call the Utilities at 402-443-3222. Water and Sewer personnel will investigate the nature of the backup as soon as possible. There is no charge to inspect the flow in the sewer main. . . . read more
Waste Water
The wastewater treatment plant was built in 2004. There are 1503 residential customers, 255 commercial customers, and 10 city customers. read more
