Water problems may be reported to the plant on weekends and after normal business hours. The plant meets all state and federal requirements for water production and is monitored by government agencies on a regular basis to maintain the operation permit. This is the largest division in Public Services in number of employees. The responsibilities of the division include the installation and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer mains. Water is distributed using a series of holding tanks and water pump stations.
Wastewater is collected using sewer pump stations and forced mains to get it to the treatment plant.
Wastewater from outside the City is pumped through the City s collection system to the treatment plant. The superintendent is Charlie Doolin. This division must meet all government regulations for the distribution of water and collection of wastewater. The treatment plant processes all wastewater pumped in through the collection system. The treated water is tested and must meet all state and federal standards before being released into the Ohio River.