Safe. Clean. Quality.
The City of Carrollton owns and operates a 7 million gallon per day waste water treatment facility. Treatment is accomplished via a mechanical pretreatment facility, a solids dewatering process and a spray irrigation system.
In order to effectively comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations all industrial waste as well as food service discharges are monitored by the waste water department staff.
Currently, the facility treats an average of 3.5 million gallons each day. The facility was awarded the Georgia Association of Water Professionals’ “Platinum Award” for the past 18 consecutive years. This award illustrates the dedication and commitment of the staff of the wastewater department.
Not Rain?
don’t Drain!
When there’s heavy rain, the runoff goes down storm drains and directly into our local rivers, lakes, creeks and other bodies of water. That includes pollutants on the ground and substances like oil, grass clippings and trash. Rain is the only thing that belongs in a storm drain.
Recycling is a great way to keep household wastes like paints, solvents and related products from poisoning the places you like to swim, fish or visit. Read and follow directions on how to use a product, recycle what’s left over (or dispose of it according to local waste management procedures) and dispose of the container. Use a pet waste bag (biodegradable if possible) to keep pet waste out of our water.
Remember: If you don’t want it in your water, keep it out of the storm drain!
For more information visit: Water Environment Federation
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Don’t dispose of materials in storm drains, on the street or in a drainage ditch.
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Compost your lawn clippings and leaves or collect them in bags for pickup.
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Wash your car over a grassy area or at a commercial car wash, not on the street or your driveway.
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Check you vehicle for fluid leaks and repair them as soon as possible.
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Keep your septic system maintained and free of any leaks.
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Recycle your motor oil and other vehicle fluids.
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Pick up after your pets, bag the waste and dispose of it in the trash.
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Use fertilizers and pesticides sparingly or opt for less harmful alternatives.
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Dispose of litter properly in trash cans and dumpsters.
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Share these tips with your household and friends to keep our community water supply clean and safe!
When Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) go down the drain, they clog pipes, create odors and can cause sewer backups. Follow these simple steps to eliminate FOG from your drains:
Wipe cooking oil, butter, sauces and salad dressing off cooking equipment using paper towels before washing.
Scrape and toss any leftover solid food into the food bin before washing the dishes or putting them in the dishwasher.
Monitor your grease trap weekly. Use a turkey baster to measure the grease build-up
