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Wastewater Treatment Plant

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1. Where does all of the sewage come from?

Sewage (or more correctly, wastewater) comes from all of the users of the Aberdeen wastewater collection system (or sanitary sewers). Any dwelling, business, or industry located in Aberdeen or connected to the collection system discharges waste to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

2. Where can I find the Sewer Use Ordinance?

Chapter 25 of the Revised Ordinances of Aberdeen is commonly called the Sewer Use Ordinance. Sewer Use Ordinance

3. Why shouldn't I discharge my sump pump water to the sanitary sewer?

Sump pump water from basement sumps is clean water and can / should be pumped outside to the storm sewer. The discharge of sump water puts undue stress on the sanitary sewer system and Wastewater Treatment Plant. Sump water adds additional pumping costs and treatment costs that could otherwise be used for replacing sewer lines.