FY 25 Harford County Approved Operating Budget

PUBLIC WORKS - DIVISION of WATER & SEWER Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations - Wastewater Processing Cost Centers 304200, 304300, 306220, 306230, 306240

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: The Wastewater Processing section of the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations is responsible for the treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater originating from the 45,000 plus customers of the County's sewer system as well as the wastewater from the Town of Bel Air and all the septic tank water generated in the County. We also regionally treat several water and wastewater plant sludge and residuals. Utilizing three County-owned plants, wastewater is processed to discharge a quality efuent that protests our natural waterways, assures cost efective sewer service, protecting the health and welfare of our citizens and enhances the economic development of the County. The service is also responsible for the operation of 55 wastewater pumping stations which move wastewater from the communities to the Wastewater Treatment Plants. Unique responsibilities include: operation and maintenance of approximately 300 individual home sewage collection/pumping systems collectively known as Southwest Facilities, formal tour and education agreements with the Harford County Public Schools and management of our Industrial Waste Monitoring Program to be in compliance with Federal Regulations.

GOALS: To provide responsive and economical service to customers To protect public health and the environment

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