Sanitary Sewers

We have had recent problems with disposable wipes being flushed into the sewer system.  Please do not flush the wipes down the toilet as they do not decompose like toilet tissue and they cause blockages in the system!



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   Mr. Keith Ingram, Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment Operations, has been with the OPCD since January 2007. Mr. Ingram has held the positions of Chief of Maintenance and Foreman of Operations. Mr. Ingram is the certified operator for the OPCD Wastewater Treatment Facility and holds a Class III Wastewater Certification issued by the State of Indiana. Prior to
working at OPCD, Mr. Ingram worked several jobs including service in the United States Navy.

The sanitary sewer system within the OPCD services approximately 3,300 properties in the area recently annexed by the City of Jeffersonville, IN. The sewage moves from your home through the collector system and pump stations to the wastewater treatment plant and is then processed into clean water. The clean water is then released back into the Ohio River for reuse.
Strict guidelines, enforced by EPA and IDEM, are followed to prevent water quality degradation.

OPCD has a history of excellence with regards to the Wastewater Treatment Facility. In 1999, OPCD was awarded the Federal Environmental Protection Agency Excellence Award, Small Secondary Plant, for Operation and Maintenance, as best in the nation for its size. OPCD continues to meet and exceed all State and Federal requirements at our facility.

OPCD also provides 24 hour service for our customers. For after hour emergencies, call the office at (812) 283-3960; a recording will provide you with the emergency answering service. Our on-call employee will then contact you for further information.

  Sanitary Sewer Repair Permits
If you are planning on making repairs to your sanitary sewer lines, you will first need to call our office to get a Repair Permit. The permit will be prepared and will need to be picked up prior to beginning work. The person or company performing the work will need to request an inspection 24 hours in advance unless there is an emergency that requires immediate attention. A staff member will be on-site within 30 minutes of the time you call to inform the office that the job is ready for inspection.  

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