Sacramento Area Sewer District - SacSewer

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The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is the Sacramento region’s largest sewage collection, treatment, and resource recovery utility–providing service to over 1.6 million people. The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) provides local sewage collection services to more than one million people in the Sacramento region, including the unincorporated Sacramento County; the cities of Citru

s Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, and West Sacramento; and the communities of Courtland, Locke, and Walnut Grove. SacSewer owns and operates over 5,000 miles of lower lateral and main line sewer pipes, as well as 117 pump stations. We are responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of these sewer pipes and pump stations. Once collected in our system, sewage is conveyed to the EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility near Elk Grove. SacSewer was formed in 1978 and is governed by a 17-member Board of Directors representing the various city and county jurisdictions in our service area. Visit www.sacsewer.com to learn more.

Hot Sacramento summers = prime pest season. 🪳☀️When temperatures rise, pests like cockroaches search for water and shelt...
06/12/2026

Hot Sacramento summers = prime pest season. 🪳☀️
When temperatures rise, pests like cockroaches search for water and shelter—often in dark, damp places. If you see any in or around manholes, call us at (916) 875-6730.

Here's what you can do if you see cockroaches in or around your property:
🥪 Eliminate potential food, water, and shelter sources
🏠 Seal cracks and crevices around your home
🐕 Pick up pet food between feedings
🗑️ Remove trash daily from home and keep lids closed on outdoor cans

06/11/2026

Tiny microorganisms are doing some BIG work. 🦠💪

In this episode of What the Flush?!, SacSewer Associate Civil Engineer Geo Thomas takes us behind the scenes at SacSewer's EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility to explain how we clean millions of gallons of sewage each day before it's safely returned to the Sacramento River.

One of the most important steps? Biological Nutrient Removal, or BNR for short! 🦠

Using naturally occurring microorganisms, BNR helps remove nutrients, such as ammonia, from sewage, protecting public health and the environment.

▶️ Watch to learn how science, engineering, and biology work together to protect public health and the environment.

Get a full behind-the-scenes tour at sacsewer.com/tours

06/10/2026

Taking the top spot in Live Action is… “Royal Flush” by Rocky Rankin and Jude Xiong from Pleasant Grove High School! 👏♠️🏆

Flushing wipes is always a gamble, and this PSA plays it perfectly. With a clever, card-themed twist, Rocky and Jude show how even “flushable” wipes don’t break down like toilet paper, leading to clogs and costly sewer issues.

The winning move? Trash the wipes, not the pipes. 🗑️

Congratulations to these students and everyone who participated in SacSewer’s annual PSA Contest, where creativity meets real-world impact to help protect public health, the environment, and our sewer system.

Happy ! 🌎💧🌿 At SacSewer, protecting the environment is part of our work every single day.From responsibly collecting an...
06/05/2026

Happy ! 🌎💧🌿

At SacSewer, protecting the environment is part of our work every single day.

From responsibly collecting and treating sewage to recovering resources like recycled water, and restoring habitats in the Bufferlands and protecting local waterways, our teams work year-round to support a cleaner, healthier Sacramento region.

Environmental stewardship isn’t just one project or one day—it’s part of how we serve more than 1.6 million people across our community. ♻️

Collaboration in action! 💧🚧SacSewer was proud to host the California Alliance for Sewer System Excellence (CASSE) Annual...
06/04/2026

Collaboration in action! 💧🚧

SacSewer was proud to host the California Alliance for Sewer System Excellence (CASSE) Annual General Meeting, bringing together agencies committed to protecting public health, safeguarding the environment, and advancing best practices across the industry.

From drone technology and source control strategies to regulatory updates and sewer system monitoring, attendees shared knowledge and learned from one another to help strengthen the services our communities rely on every day.

A big thank you to our presenters and staff for helping make the meeting a success! 👏

06/04/2026

And the winner is… “Keep Wipes Out of Pipes” by Tobi Howell of Franklin High School! 👏🏆

Think “flushable” means good to go? Think again. With clever animation and a lot of personality, Tobi brings the drama to your drains—showing how wipes can clog pipes, wreak havoc on infrastructure, and cost us all in the long run. His verdict? Straight to the trash. 🚫🚽

Give it a watch, you might never look at a wipe the same way.

Congratulations to Tobi and all the students who entered SacSewer’s annual PSA Contest, where creativity meets real-world impact to help protect public health, the environment, and our sewer system.

06/03/2026

What the Flush?! 🚽🤯

You wouldn't believe some of the things our crews have found inside sewer pipes over the years.

In this video, SacSewer Collection System Maintenance and Operations Assistant John Burleson shares a few of the wildest discoveries our crews have encountered while keeping the sewer system flowing for our community.

While some of these finds may seem surprising (or even funny), items that don't belong in the sewer system can contribute to blockages, equipment damage, and costly maintenance.

Watch to see some of the most unexpected things found underground—and remember, only flush human waste and toilet paper.

Don't miss the first Twilight on the Bufferlands of the season! 🌠On June 11, explore the Bufferlands at dusk for the cha...
06/01/2026

Don't miss the first Twilight on the Bufferlands of the season! 🌠

On June 11, explore the Bufferlands at dusk for the chance to see beavers, river otters, muskrats, raccoons, owls, and more! 🦫

Spots are limited, visit our website to learn more and RSVP: sacsewer.com/event/twilight-on-the-bufferlands-june-2026/

Happy Pride Month! We are proud to support a workplace where every employee feels valued and a community where everyone ...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! We are proud to support a workplace where every employee feels valued and a community where everyone feels seen.

Lace up your hiking boots and join us for Bufferlands Open Trail Day on June 6! 🥾This event is a great opportunity to ex...
05/30/2026

Lace up your hiking boots and join us for Bufferlands Open Trail Day on June 6! 🥾

This event is a great opportunity to explore some of the Bufferlands. We will have several miles of trails open for you to hike at your own pace, offering views of riparian forests with trees over 300 years old, oak woodlands, and seasonal wetlands.

The event begins at 6:30 a.m. and wraps up by 2:30 p.m. Both the event and parking are free!

Just swing by the check-in table when you arrive to sign in and grab your trail map. Please note that pets are not allowed at any Bufferlands event.

To learn more, visit: sacsewer.com/event/open-trail-day-june-2026/

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Sacramento, CA
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