2018 City of Shakopee Budget

147

Budget Impact:

Nothing is more unnoticed than what happens behind the scenes to keep the sewer flowing when you flush your toilet in the morning. The city’s sanitary sewer system consists of 127.2 miles of underground pipe. Most of the sewer system is gravity, flowing downhill towards the Minnesota River where the city has a pumping station. The sewer is then pumped east toward the Metropolitan Council Environmental Service’s (MCES) Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant. northeast of the city. Of Shakopee’s approximate $5 million sanitary sewer budget, $2.5 million goes directly to MCES for payment of the regional treatment fees. Pipes often become clogged with grease buildup and debris that shouldn’t have been flushed down the toilet. City crews systematically clean the sewer conveyance system to minimize blockages and backups, and crews perform other general inspections to ensure all is flowing clean and unrestricted. Additionally, the pumping station is monitored 24-7 by a telemetry system that alarms city crews with any issues. In 2018, the city plans to improve its telemetry system to better safeguard against potential blockages.

Remember: Help keep the sewer flowing; do not flush foreign substances/items down the toilet!

Organization Chart:

Public Works Director/Engineer

Public Works Superintendent

Maintenance Operator

City Administrator

Utility Foreman

Mayor & Council