The Wastewater Collection program provides for safe collection and transmission of wastewater through the City’s underground sewer mains, collectors and interceptor lines. The purpose of the Wastewater division is to maintain the collection system in such a manner that protects the public safety, health and the environment.

The City of Charlestown has over 13 miles of gravity wastewater lines, 5.5 miles of wastewater force mains, over 551 manholes and clean outs, and 11 wastewater pump stations. This system collects the wastewater from residential areas and businesses, transporting it to the City’s  wastewater treatment plant, which contains a 2.2 million gallon-per-day treatment system.

The City employs three people to maintain the wastewater collection system, through general maintenance and emergency situations, 24 hours a day. We maintain the system in the following ways:  pressure cleaning of lines, smoke testing of lines, and visual inspection of system.