What is a separate sanitary sewer system?
A. A separate sanitary sewer system is a collection of pipes located in streets and easements that are designed solely to transport sewage away from the sanitary fixtures inside homes, businesses and industry and convey it to the wastewater treatment plant. This system protects public health by removing human and industrial wastes so they can be properly treated before discharge. Cities that have these systems must also have a separate sewer system to handle stormwater.
