Although they may leave your home, these items do not disappear. They end up in our sewer collection system and can damage pumps and treatment systems, and must be manually removed. They can also contribute to sewer spills. The additional work caused by the above items results in costly maintenance and repairs. Please remember to place these items in the trash.
Sewer Spills
Our main focus is to prevent sewer spills and maintain the sewer system to get the longest life possible. Sewer spills can be damaging to humans and the environment, and are extremely expensive to clean up. Regulatory agencies can also levy fines for sewer spills which can be costly to the District. Padre Dam is proud to say we have very few sewer spills each year.
Sewer System Management Plan
Padre Dam updated it's Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) (PDF) in April 2019. The SSMP contains comprehensive information about Padre Dam's sewer system including emergency response and maintenance.