Sewer Funds The Sewer Department collects water-borne waste from residences and businesses. This in turn provides treatment and an environmentally safe release of waste collected. The Sewer Department also continues to rehabilitate dated sewer collection segments throughout the City. Currently the system has a total of 359.32 miles of line and 10 sewage pumping stations. Pictured below is a graphical illustration of year to date Sewer revenues and budget. To date Residential, Commercial, and Industrial revenues have moved by 1%, 1.2%, and 13.4% respectively in 2016 as compared to 2015. Total rate revenue is budgeted to increase by 2.8%, and we are currently seeing a 1.7% increase. Total sewer revenue in 2016 is down by 13.2% as compared to 2015. The 2016 decline continues to be driven by lower plant investment fees.
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