About the EcoFlow Program
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The 2012 Wastewater Master Plan and Capital Improvements Program recommended the implementation of a Rapid Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Reduction Program.
Inflow and Infiltration are terms used to describe the ways that groundwater and storm water or “clear water” enters the sanitary sewer system. The objective of the Rapid I/I Reduction Program is an overall 35% reduction of I/I within the program area. By reducing I/I, we decrease the need for construction projects that add system capacity within the sewer system and the need for wet weather treatment capacity expansion at the Kaw Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Rapid I/I Reduction Program referred to as the Ecoflow Program will study, rehabilitate and monitor the public and private sanitary sewer systems in identified areas. The Program will include a combination of activities including monitoring of flow levels, smoke testing the sewer lines to locate leaks and cracks, TV inspections to inspect the sewer lines, manhole inspections to determine leaking, and building evaluations to identify improper plumbing connections.
The city has contracted with TREKK Design Group to facilitate the Ecoflow Program. Throughout the Ecoflow Program, City staff and TREKK project managers will notify residents in areas where activities are taking place through door hanger notifications, letters, signage and phone calls. City staff and TREKK project managers will work closely with property owners to identify and determine any plumbing corrections that are needed, as well as have staff available for any questions or concerns that may arise.
Our Progress
Since the Ecoflow Program inception in 2013, we have made significant progress in repairing our aging infrastructure to keep rainwater out of the sewer system and the impact is being noticed.
500+
Public Sewer Defects Repaired
As a result of annual inspections, testing, and findings among the manholes and sewer lines underneath our city.
1800+
Private Sewer Defects Repaired
Including downspouts and sump pumps that were previously connected to the sewers, as well as broken/uncapped sewer cleanouts being properly covered.