Mishawaka Sewer Maintenance Department

One of the most significant responsibilities of the Sewer Maintenance Department is to maximize the volume of sewage transported through the underground sewers to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is best accomplished by scheduling routine maintenance, televising, and cleaning of the sewer collection system, which can significantly improve the capacity of the sewers to flow under normal conditions. 

In 1989, the Engineering Department was reorganized into three divisions: Engineering, Sewer Maintenance, and Construction Management. In 1990, after several months of study, the Sewer Maintenance Department was formed under the direction of the Engineering Department. Due to more stringent monitoring requirements of the City’s combined sewer overflows, and the implementation of an approved sewer use plan submitted to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), better documentation of sewer cleaning and maintenance records were required. It became apparent that more time and attention were needed for the aging infrastructure.

Since its inception, the Sewer Maintenance Department has developed into a crew of 17 highly trained employees with varying duties and responsibilities.