Department Purpose and Mission:
- The treatment of wastewater to protect the public health and the environment
- The safe and efficient operation and maintenance of plant equipment
- 24 hour emergency service of District customers
- 24 hour sewer and water pump station monitoring
- Response to emergency situations including chlorine leaks
Department Goals and Objectives:
- to always meet discharge requirements
- to maintain accurate records
- to operate the treatment process efficiently
- to provide the safest possible working conditions
- to encourage employee communication, participation, and training
- to maintain a harmonious workplace
- to help each employee reach their highest potential
- to seek and where practical apply new technologies
Operations Division
The Operations Department is responsible for the 24-hour operation of the District's 7.7 million gallon per day wastewater treatment plant, as well as the monitoring of sewer pump stations and potable water wells and tanks via telemetry.
The Department is responsible for:
- all after-hours customer contact
- emergency response including the dispatching of other District personnel
- administration of the waste hauler and special use permit systems
- compliance with air emission and chemical handling regulations
- administration of energy conservation efforts
Operation of the wastewater treatment plant requires skilled personnel, licensed and California certified to protect public health. The job is multi-faceted and requires knowledge in many disciplines including, microbiology, chemistry, combustion, hydraulics, computer science, and public relations. The potential for wastewater or chemical spills, and their resulting public health impacts, make the level of responsibility required very high. Consistently accurate process control is essential to maintain compliance with water quality discharge requirements and to keep treatment costs low. The majority of the operator's time is spent monitoring, adjusting, documenting, or maintaining some facet of the treatment process.
Staff
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