Wastewater Treatment
Protecting Beaches
and Waterways
What’s in Wastewater?
All water that gets flushed down a toilet or that goes down a drain becomes wastewater.
Some common things that turn clean water into wastewater include:
- Human Waste
- Food Scraps
- Household and Industrial Chemicals
- Oils and Soaps
How is Wastewater Treated?
An 11-Mile Journey
Treating wastewater is a complex process involving many steps, each requiring precision. Through pumping, screening, de-gritting, settling, biological treatment, disinfection, odor control, and biosolids management, our teams work around the clock to ensure efficiency in both the process and the end result.
Wastewater Treatment: At A Glance
SESD’s operators, mechanics, technicians, engineers, and administrative staff monitor our wastewater treatment operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Wastewater Treatment Process & Plant
A Behind the Scenes Look
What we do with wastewater from municipal sewer pipes is a long, complicated process. Find out what it takes each step of the way to provide this essential service.
Treatment Plant