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Wastewater (Sewer)
Building Sewers
As a property owner, you own your sewer service from the building
to the City sewer main. The City owns and maintains the sewer main
which is generally located in the middle of the street. Sewer mains
are cleaned every three years. Maintenance crews use a high pressure
jet of water to clean the walls of the sewer main and push material
and debris downstream where it can be removed at a manhole.
The most common causes of sewer backup are:
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putting items down your drain that should be put into your
garbage,
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invasive tree roots, and
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sewer pipe problems (private and/or City main)
Some Things Just Don't Belong in the Toilet...
Fat-Free Sewers
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater discharged to the sewer is treated at the Moorhead Wastewater Treatment Facility. Click below to learn about the sewer system, treatment process, and what your sewer bill pays for.
Basics of Wastewater Treatment
Moorhead Wastewater Treatment Facility (PDF)
Heard About Biosolids?
What are Biosolids?
Biosolids are the nutrient-rich and high organic matter materials resulting from treatment at a wastewater treatment facility. Biosolids are processed and treated to reduce or eliminate pathogens and minimize odors, forming a safe, beneficial agricultural product.
Are Biosolids Safe?
Recycling biosolids is good for the environment. Organic matter has been recycled for centuries to improve soil fertility and productivity. When properly applied and managed, biosolids provide essential plant nutrients, improve soil structure, add organic matter, enhance moisture retention, and reduce soil erosion. Biosolids recycling is regulated and encouraged by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and state and local authorities. Research and years of recycling experience have demonstrated that properly managed land application of biosolids is an environmentally safe option for communities that is protective of public health.
Biosolids Management
The MWWTF is participating in the National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) Biosolids Management Program certification process, which is based on ISO 14001 standards. This program is designed to ensure participants continually improve environmental performance, regulatory compliance, quality management practices, and relations with interested parties and other stakeholders. The MWWTF is one of only 12 organizations selected in the U.S. and Canada to participate in the 2011-12 NBP certification and training and certification class.
Additional Information
Contact the Biosolids Manager at 218-299-5386 or biosolids@ci.moorhead.mn.us
National Biosolids Partnership
EPA Biosolids
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