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Water, Sewer & Stormwater
Responsibilities
The Utility Services Division of Public Works is responsible for the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Wastewater Collection, and Water Distribution programs. The Water section has the responsibility to provide clean, clear, potable water to its utility customers, to maintain that high quality, and deliver it economically and plentifully to the consumer. This has been accomplished with the help of the Water Filter Treatment Plant along with various wells that the City operates. Water Distribution crews keep the water system operating efficiently, including transmission lines, mains, valves, reservoirs, hydrants, meters, pumps, etc.Treatment
Charged with treating industrial and domestic wastes, the Wastewater or Sewer section performs a vital function relating to citizens' health, both here and downstream on the Columbia River. Wastewater Collection crews ensure that the system is leak and seepage proof, unblocked by sand, grease, or roots, and graded to move wastes efficiently to the Wastewater Treatment Plant where the treated water is put back into the river cleaner than when it was taken out.-
Fats Oils Grease (FOG) Pretreatment
All food service establishments, including coffee shops, are required to pretreat their wastewater for fats, oils and grease (FOG). Pretreatment devices can be smaller grease traps located indoors, or larger grease interceptors located outside. These devices must be connected to collect all wastewater form 3-compartment sinks, floor sinks, floor drains, mop sinks, and prep sinks.
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Locate Water / Sewer Line
Use this service to locate your water and sewer lines.
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Pool / Spa Draining
Review questions and procedures related to the seasonal draining and filling of pools and spas.
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Sanitary Sewer - Industrial User Survey
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Sewer/Wastewater
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Stormwater
Learn more about the stormwater runoff and drain maintenance services in your community.
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Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Form
Facilities that discharge wastewater with certain characteristics to the City of Kennewick Wastewater Treatment Plant are required to obtain an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit (IWDP). This permit application is intended to provide the necessary information for the City to write and issue an IWDP. Please answer completely all questions that are applicable.
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Water Comprehensive Plan
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Water Conservation Tips
Refer to these fours steps for saving water.
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Water Line Flushing
City of Kennewick Unidirectional Flushing (UDF) Program on the City's Water System. The UDF Program will help to ensure that water customers continue receiving high quality drinking water.
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Water Quality
Browse documents related to water quality in your community.
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Water Use Efficiency Program
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Wellhead Protection Program
To ensure our water is always clean and safe to drink, Wellhead Protection Areas have been established and marked within Kennewick.