Sewer Division

Wastewater Treatment Facility

The City of Oak Grove's Wastewater Treatment Facility was constructed in 2006.  The City of Oak Grove's Wastewater Treatment Plant has a design flow of 1.3 million gallons a day with a peak design daily flow of 5.2 million gallons a day. The Sewer Plant Operators maintain the plant and pump stations and are responsible for the collection of wastewater and its conveyance to the treatment facility through 8 lift stations in a safe and cost-effective manner.  This includes effectively operating a biological treatment plant that includes both finishing clarifiers and UV disinfection.  The four main components of our Wastewater Treatment Plant are as follows:

1. Headworks: in this process sewage enters the plant into a pre-screening of debris and a grit removal system.  
2. Aeration Basin: in this process air is pumped into the wastewater, increasing oxygen and allowing beneficial bacteria to grow while breaking down organic matter.
3. Finishing Clarifiers: in this process the clarifier separates solid particles from liquid wastewater allowing the solids to settle to the bottom of the basin.
4.  Ultra Violet Disinfection:  in this process UV disinfects the final product before leaving the plant and making its way to nearby streams.

Reporting Sewer Service Problems

Sewer service related problems within the customer's home/business or between the customer's home/business and the sewer main, including the connection to the sewer main, are the customer's responsibility.  If you believe there is a problem with the sewer main in your area, please contact the Public Works Director at 816-690-3773 ext. 1008 or 816-215-9890 after hours.