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SEWER DEPARTMENT

South Wastewater Treatment Plant
Hillcrest Drive
217-253-3414
e-mail: tuscola.sewer.plant@tuscola.org

The City of Tuscola bills for sanitary sewer service based on water consumption. In other words, the sewer bill is a percentage of the water bill. For billing information, contact City Hall at 217-253-2112.

The sanitary sewer system is made up of collection and treatment facilities. The collection system is comprised of the private connections, sewer mains, and lift stations which transport wastewater to the treatment plants. The City owns and maintains the mains and the lift stations, but the private connections to the mains, or "laterals," are the responsibility of the home or property owner. When a home or property owner believes a blockage may exist in their sewer line, we encourage them to contact City Hall first. We will ensure that the main is clear and functioning properly before the home or property owner hires a plumber. We will not reimburse expenses, even if the blockage is in the City–owned sewer main, unless the above procedure is followed.

The City of Tuscola operates two treatment facilities - the North Plant, or sprayfield, and the South Plant. Each facility receives roughly half of the wastewater flow from the City, although the entire amount can be directed to either plant. Together, the two plants provide the capacity to treat 1.25 million gallons per day. Additionally, the Excess Flow Basin, located near the South Plant, can store 15 million gallons in the event of heavy rains or a temporary shutdown of one of the plants.

Below are links to the Water and Sewer Tap Application form. We have provided this form in two user friendly files. Choose the file that best supports your computer. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF version of this download. See Adobe download below)  After completing the application, you may either fax or mail it to the Water Department at 214 N. Main, or Fax 217-253-5026.

• Water and Sewer Tap Application DOWNLOAD PDF • DOWNLOAD WORD

Until all fees and a complete application are received, the application can not be processed.  Fees may be paid online by going to the "Pay Bills Online" link on the left-hand pane of this web page. Applications have permit fee schedules.

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