City of Paris Budget, FY 2006-07

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Division 86 Wastewater Treatment 2006-2007 Budget The Director of Utilities is the administrative officer responsible for this division of the Utilities Department funded out of the Water and Sewer Fund. Employees of this division operate the wastewater treatment plant, the sludge disposal fields, and the master lift station. The Environmental Services personnel ensure compliance with all enfironmental regulations, enforce the sewer use ordinance, and manage the Industrial Pretreatment Program required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Natural Rescource Conservation Commission. The Environmental Services Laboratory performs tests on water and wastewater to assist the plant operations, ensure compliance with state and federal permits, and maintain potable water quality. Division 87 Lift Stations The Director of Utilities is the administrative officer responsible for this division of the Utilities Department funded out of the Water and Sewer Fund. Employees of this division operate and maintain fifteen sewage lift stations and two bypass retention basins located in different areas of the city. These lift stations pump wastewater to the wastewater treatment plant. Lift Station personnel also operate and maintain the Flow Equalization Basins and Pump Station located on Stillhouse Road, and the alarm system connected to all stations. Department Description 2007 Adopted Budget