Private Sewer Repair PILOT Program

Removing rainwater from the sewer system is part of the City's $50 million Early Action Program to reduce overflows and improve water quality. Much of the excess water comes from downspouts, sump pumps and area drains improperly connected to the sanitary sewer.

The City is pursuing a pilot program to find the most cost effective way to keep rainwater out of the sewer system at no additional cost to the property owner. This program is designed to keep future rates as low as possible.

In the Private Sewer Repair Pilot Program, the City will test various approaches to removing rainwater and ground water from the sewer system. Results will help officials to decide the best course of action to take citywide.

Wastewater System Upgrades to Protect Water for Future Generations

The City of Springfield has reached an agreement with Missouri Department of Natural Resources regarding the city's sewer system. The agreement, called an Amended Consent Judgment, calls for $50 million in improvements to the City's wastewater systems. Wastewater services are important because they protect water quality, safeguard public health and support future development.

Read the full news release about the wastewater system upgrades.

News Coverage

• KY3: Springfield $50 million plan would upgrade sewer
• KSMU: City Council will vote Monday to improve City's wastewater system

What We Do

The Clean Water Services Division maintains the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) which serves an area of 148 square miles that includes the City of Springfield, surrounding Greene County, and the communities of Willard, Battlefield, and Strafford. The POTW consists of the wastewater collection system and two treatment plants. On average, over 39,000,000 gallons of wastewater are collected and treated every day. Quality improvement and pollution prevention programs ensure the protection of community and environmental health while increasing efficiency and innovation.