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Richland's wastewater treatment facility is owned and operated by the City of Richland and presently serves a population of approximately 62,220 residents.  Built in 1985, the Richland Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 12-million-gallon-per-day complete-mix activated sludge plant. Wastewater is delivered to the plant by approximately 316 miles of sewer line maintained by the City's operational and maintenance staff. 

The plant is located on Lacy Road and is open for one-hour guided tours for groups of no more than 25 people and for participants 12 years of age or older.  Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  Tours must be arranged in advance and are typically held on Wednesdays.  Please call our office to check availability and to schedule. 

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ATTENTION

PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH DOWN THE TOILET ANY CLOTHS OR PAPER PRODUCTS OTHER THAN TOILET PAPER!

Paper towels, disinfecting wipes, baby wipes, tissues, rags, “flush-able” wipes, and similar items do NOT break down in water and can clog sewer pipes and damage equipment such as pumps that convey wastewater through the sewer system. See the photo below from the Vancouver Public Works Department, courtesy of KATU News, Vancouver, Washington. THAT is what undissolved paper products look like in a sewer system!  Sewer backups are never pleasant.  If you must use something other than toilet paper, please dispose of the product in the trash. Help us help you!

Kitchen Tips - Please No Grease Down the Drain.

Grease from the kitchen can cause major problems in the pipes of homes, businesses, City sewer lines and pump stations. Read these tips to keep things flowing from the kitchen to learn the best ways to dispose of cooking grease and help keep our sewer pipes clean.

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