Derrick Deininger
Supervisor
Wastewater Collections
702 N Main Street
Bluffton, IN 46714
Phone: 260-824-6057
Email Derrick Deininger
The Wastewater Collections Group 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 and 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.
Help protect our infrastructure! Remember to dial 8-1-1 before you dig.
