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Ed) Department 85 Sewer Maintenance 2012-2013 Budget The Director of Public Works is the administrative officer responsible for this division of the Public Works Department funded out of the Water and Sewer Fund. Employees of this division are responsible for the maintenance and operation of all wastewater collection lines within the ciyt limits, maintaining approximately 195 miles of gravity sewer lines, 9.28 miles of pressure sewer lines and 2,000 manholes. Department 86 Wastewater Treatment 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 Commission on Environmental Quality. 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. Department 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.