Sewer Department

Sewer Department Overview

Dayton has constructed a Sanitary sewer system as the City has developed. The system is currently divided into segments serving the North West (Historic Village) the North East and South Dayton. There is a combination of 10 Lift stations, Force mains and gravity feed to transport the material for treatment along the pipe infrastructure to the waste water treatment plant. Treatment is managed by Otsego and the Metropolitan Council.

The City maintains the Infrastructure which involves jetting and cleaning lift stations, and pipe infrastructure to prevent blockages in the system. The pumps are inspected once a year for maintenance. The whole system is managed by a SCADA system which alerts staff remotely if there are problems with the System. The City currently owns 2 mobile generators to hook up to lift stations in case of an Electrical outage and a Vac Truck in case of extreme emergencies.

Report a Concern to the Sewer Department

Sanitary Sewer

All water that is flushed or drains from fixtures within your home is carried away through a separate network of pipes known as the sanitary sewer system. The City is responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of this system beginning at the point where a property's private sewer line connects to the City's main sewer line. The maintenance and upkeep of the sewer pipes located on private property, up to this connection point, are the responsibility of the property owner.

Protect our Sewer System

Think Before You Flush

Protect Our Sewer System – Think Before You Flush

To help maintain the integrity of the City’s sanitary sewer system, we kindly remind residents not to flush the following items:

"Flushable" wipes
Wet wipes and baby wipes
Facial tissues
Feminine hygiene products

Although some of these products are labeled as flushable, they do not break down like toilet paper and can accumulate over time. This buildup can clog lift station pumps, cause them to overheat, and ultimately lead to pump failure.

Such failures may result in serious consequences, including raw sewage backups into homes or sewage overflows from lift stations into streets. These issues can also affect private septic systems, leading to costly repairs and environmental harm.

Your cooperation helps protect public health, the environment, and the City's infrastructure. Thank you for doing your part.