FY 26 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 e ffl uent that protests our natural waterways , assures cost e ff ective 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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