Water & Sewer
Departments
Rob Pierce
(517) 663-8118
Mark Lease
(517) 663-8118 | press 3
Fax: (517) 663-1939
Hours:
Mon-Fri | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
About
The City of Eaton Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is designed to treat a Total Average Daily Flow of 1.1 MGD (Million gallons per day) and a Maximum Daily Flow of 2.1 MGD. The Peak Hourly Flow rate is 3.2 MGD.
Wastewater is delivered to the WWTP via the sanitary sewer collection system. The raw wastewater is directed thru “preliminary treatment” for removal of sticks, rags, plastic and rubber materials that may clog or damage pumps. Sand and grit are also allowed to settle out of the wasteawter flow to prevent excess wear on plant pumps and piping.
The wastewater flow is then directed into an anaerobic selector tank, along with return activiated sludge, for enhanced biological phosphorus removal. The flow is then pumped into Complete Mix Activated Sludge aeration tanks, for “secondary treatment”. Subsequent flow enters the final clarifiers where sludge floc is teaming with micro-life and allowed to clarify from the wastewater.
The clarified wastewater flow is then disinfected, by use of ultra-violet lamps, before being discharged into the Grand River.
Sewer Claims
If you experience a sewage disposal system event you must file a written claim with the City of Eaton Rapids within 45 days after the date the property damage was discovered. Please fill out the sewer claim form below and return it to City Hall.
Readings
You water meter is read once each month. This reading is obtained by transmissionthat is located on one of the Water Towers.
Your reading is obtained from a device that is known as a remote meter reading system. The meter inside your home is connected to an outside device which is hooked to the telephone lines. The remote system is triggered to “wake-up” on a daily basis to register reads. It is important to note that if your meter is not working properly, then the meter will stop, meters NEVER speed up.
Why is my bill so high?
Often, when Eaton Rapids residents receive their bills, they wonder why it is so high. Residents are billed monthly for water usage. One thing to keep in mind is that the bill reflects usage for the previous month. In other words, a bill received in January, that is due January 15th, is for water that was used in the month of December.
Leaks:
A slow drip can add up to 15-20 gallons a day. Your water meter is the best detective for finding sizeable leaks in your home. The meter, located usually in the basement of your home, registers in gallons. Turn everything off carefully, so no water is being used anywhere in the house. Then check the position of the meter dials for about 15 minutes. If it hasn’t moved, you have a relatively water-tight home. But if it has moved, start checking hose connections, faucets, and toilets.
Water Quality
For more information about local water quality, you can access the MyWaterway Portal below.
Water Quality Reports
Employees
Chris Scott
Jeremy Kuykendoll
Anthony Twichell
James Morrison
Corey Adleman
Water System Facts
- 7 Wells
- 3.6 Million Gallon Per Day Capacity
- 2 Elevated Storage Tanks with 1,000,000 gallon storage capacity
- 44 Miles of Water Mains
- 569 Water Valves
- 298 Fire Hydrants
History
The City of Eaton Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was constructed in 1954. It was designed as a “primary” treatment plant. As such, its main purpose was to skim off floating materials and allow solids in the wastewater to settle out. Chlorine was then added for disinfection. The treated wastewater flow was then discharged into the Grand River.
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act was passed by the United States Congress on October 18, 1972. This Act established the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program. States were allowed to administer the Permit Program after federal authorization. The main components of the program – effluent limitations, water quality requirements, the Permit Program itself and other initial groundwork is still in place today.
MoreTours
The staff are very proud of the Treatment Plant and the many recent upgrades that have been added thanks to the citizens of Eaton Rapids. If you would like to arrange a tour of the facility, please contact Staff at (517) 663-8118, ext. 8118. They will be glad to show you around.
