WWWTP Accomplishments Priorities

WWTP Accomplishments Priorities

2007 Accomplishments include:

Worked on upgrades and improvements to the Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Gulvin Park Pump Station, including a major relief sewer along the lakefront;
Continued cross training of water and wastewater treatment plant operators;
Provided safety training and support for all DPW staff;
Rebuilt over 75 catch basins, cleaned 500 catch basins, and completed routine maintenance on miles of storm and sanitary sewer lines; and
Continued efforts to reduce inflow and infiltration to the collection system per DEC order of consent.

2008 Priorities include:

Continue to operate Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to the standards set forth by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency;
Operate the Marsh Creek Plant to state standards and continue efforts to reduce the amount of infiltration and inflow to the collection system;
Continue program to rebuild and clean stormwater catch basins throughout the City;
Complete upgrades and improvements at the Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and Gulvin Park pump station; and
Continue improvements and upgrades to the laboratory to meet NYS requirements.