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The City of Martin's wastewater collection system consists of a
network of approximately 125 miles of pipe. These sewer lines and mains,
which range in size from 4 to 36 inches in diameter, must be maintained
24 hours a day to make sure wastewater is safely delivered from your
home or business to the treatment plant. A crew of 4 sewer maintenance
employees perform around the clock to ensure these lines are in good
working condition through inspection, cleaning and repairs. They also
make taps for new service connections and perform short sewer line
extensions. The sewerage system is undergoing continuous rehabilitation
to prevent rain-induced infiltration and inflow from entering and
keeping wastewater from exiting. For more information on these projects,
call our office at (731) 587-4910. In spite of the city's best
efforts, wastewater spills occur when sanitary sewer pipes become
blocked, restricted or hydraulically overloaded due to excessive
rainfall, causing sewage to flow out through manholes or back up onto
private property. Most spills are relatively small and can be stopped
and cleaned up quickly. Left unattended, however, overflows can result
in property damage, foul odors, environmental problems and fish kills.
Our goal is to minimize these overflows and keep the community's
wastewater collection system in good working order. Customers can help
by letting us know if they see or suspect a sewage overflow. Please call
(731) 587-4910 or (731) 587-3126 to report a spill.
When applying for a new sewer connection, please contact city hall at
(731) 587-3126. An application form will need to be completed and a tap
fee will be required before a work order can be generated for sewer
maintenance to schedule this work. Depending upon the circumstances, a
lateral construction fee may be required if no connection exists or if
one is present but the lateral needs to be extended to serve the
property.
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