Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations 

Our Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators oversee the treatment process, ensuring WEP meets stringent water quality standards set by state and federal regulators. Through routine inspections, operators assess equipment functionality, monitor operating conditions, and conduct sample collection and testing. 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance 

Processing billions of gallons of wastewater annually puts an immense burden on treatment facilities and their equipment. WEP's Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance teams are tasked with upholding the integrity of this crucial equipment. They carry out both traditional corrective and preventative maintenance measures, with the aid of a dynamic asset management program, allowing WEP to optimize asset efficiency and make cost-effective decisions. Explore WEP facilities.

Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E)

The instrumentation and electrical systems in wastewater facilities are vital. By gathering data and monitoring specific metrics, these systems alert WEP to emergent issues in real time. WEP's Instrumentation and Electrical (I/E) group is responsible for the installation, upkeep, and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment across over 170 pump stations and WEP's six treatment plants. 

Pump Station Maintenance 

While sewer systems primarily rely on gravity to transport wastewater to treatment facilities, sometimes it needs a lift. That's why we have pump stations. WEP maintains 159 pump stations within the Onondaga County Consolidated Sanitary District (CSD). Our Pump Station Maintenance crews conduct routine inspections and maintenance to ensure all systems operate efficiently.  

Sewer Maintenance 

Approximately 2,100 miles of sewer pipes crisscross Onondaga County, transporting wastewater from homes, businesses, and industries to WEP's treatment facilities.  is paramount. Through routine inspections and cleanings of manholes and sewer lines, WEP’s Sewer Maintenance squad maintains the integrity of this crucial infrastructure. How does the sewer system work?

Flood Control and Stream Maintenance

WEP's Flood Control division diligently maintains Onondaga County's four drainage districts to reduce flooding risks. These districts cover Harbor Brook and Meadow Brook in the City of Syracuse, Bloody Brook in the Town of Salina and Village of Liverpool, and Bear Trap/Ley Creek in the Towns of DeWitt and Salina, the Village of East Syracuse, and the City of Syracuse. Flood Control crews remove trash and debris from these urban waterways. Discover more about Drainage Districts.