Collection Systems

'Collection systems' refers to the system of underground pipes and maintenance structures that are used to convey wastewater to a wastewater treatment facility. The use of collection systems has brought dramatic improvements to public health in major cities. Most sewers carry wastes from households and commercial establishments and are referred to as sanitary sewers. EPA estimates approximately 500,000 miles of publicly-owned sanitary sewers with a similar expanse of privately-owned sewer systems. 
 

Upcoming Events 

• Collection Systems 2013 Conference
  June 9-12, 2013
  Sacramento, California
   

Most Popular

• WEF Sanitary Sewers Fact Sheet
   
• WERF Projects and Reports
  • Flood Grouting for Infiltration Reduction on Private Side Sewers (Project #INFR5R11, 2013)
  • Inspection Guidelines for Wastewater Force Mains (Project #04-CST-6URa, 2010)
   

• Core Attributes of Effectively Managed Wastewater Collection Systems; APWA, ASCE, NACWA, WEF (2010)
  In the absence of clear federal guidelines, these baseline attributes were developed to provide guidance for wastewater agency collection system managers to evaluate their existing collection system programs, and to confirm they are performing according to industry good engineering practices.
   
• Report on Condition Assessment for Wastewater Collection Systems , U.S. EPA (2010)
  
   
• Innovative Internal Camera Inspection and Data Management for Effective Condition Assessment of Collection Systems , U.S. EPA (2010) 
  
   
• Private Property Virtual Library
  Created by the WEF Collection Systems Committee, the PPVL is a free online repository of private property programs across the nation.

Opportunities for Involvement

• Collection Systems Committee (CSC)
  Comprised of experts in collection systems practices, the CSC is the resource to many of WEF’s collection systems activities and offerings. Keep up with collection systems news and happenings through the WEF CSC Member Association Outreach E-Newsletter!
   
• Collection Systems Discussion Forum
  Join this active discussion on topics relating to collection systems on LinkedIn.
   
• WEF Staff Contact for more information:
  Christine Radke
  Phone:  703-684-2400, ext. 7013
  Fax:  703-684-2413
  E-mail:  cradke@wef.org