Wastewater

The City’s wastewater collection system consists of approximately 23 miles of pipeline including approximately 20 miles of gravity sewers and 3 miles of force main. The gravity sewer pipes range in diameter from 6 to 36 inches. The smallest force main pipes are 4 inches in diameter and the largest are 12 inches. The system includes five active pump stations. The system conveys wastewater to the Albany-Millersburg Water Reclamation Facility (A-M WRF) for treatment.

The A-M WRF was constructed jointly by the Cities of Albany and Millersburg and began operations in 2009. Talking Waters Garden provides additional natural treatment to remove nutrients and lower the temperature of A-M WRF effluent.

As established by intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), the City of Albany operates and maintains the Water Reclamation Facility and handles sewer emergencies within Millersburg 24 hours a day. Sewer connections are inspected and cleaned by the City from the property line to the street. The property owner is responsible for ownership and maintenance of the portion from the clean out at the property line to the house.

For information about the Water Reclamation Facility, visit: https://www.cityofalbany.net/pw/wastewater.