Wastewater Collections

The Wastewater Collections Department is responsible for maintaining the sanitary sewers in the Bluffton service area, as well as the stormwater systems within the city of Bluffton. Maintenance includes activities such as responding to sewer and stormwater backup investigations, cleaning and televising sewer/stormwater mains, making repairs to existing public sewer and stormwater infrastructure, and conducting stormwater outfall inspections.

Tips for Preventing Sewer / Stormwater Pipe Blockages & Backups

• Never pour grease or oil down your drains
• Scrape food off plates and into the trash rather than down garbage disposals
• Do not throw household items or yard waste into manholes or storm grates
• Do not use products labeled as "flushable" wipes - they do not significantly disintegrate and can lead to costly cleanings and/or repairs

Tips for Protecting Our Waterways

• Do not sweep/blow grass clipping into the street or down storm drains
• Avoid overuse of fertilizers and pesticides
• Put litter in its place
• Properly dispose of animal waste
• Use dry clean-up methods (broom and dustpan or absorbent material) for spills of chemicals and fuels, do NOT hose the spilled material down a drain

Learn more about Bluffton's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program.