Welcome to the Sewer Improvement Program web page. Here you will find the latest information about the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and efficient sewer system.

Folsom's sewer collection system consists of over 261 miles of sanitary sewer pipe and 9 pump stations. It is known as a satellite collection system because the City does not own or operate the facilities that treat its wastewater. Instead, through an agreement with the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD), the City’s wastewater is conveyed through the SRCSD’s regional sewer pipelines for treatment at SRCSD’s Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Elk Grove.

Maintaining and rehabilitating the City’s sewer system is what the Sewer Improvement Program is all about. To keep wastewater flowing efficiently through the pipes, City crews routinely perform cleaning maintenance to prevent problems like grease accumulation and root intrusion. When maintenance of aging sewer pipes is no longer cost effective, rehabilitation takes over. The links on this page offer information on a few things individuals can do to help keep these maintenance and rehabilitation costs low.

What's Happening in 2009? Smoke Testing Smoke testing will occur in Basins 4 and 6.  Manhole & CCTV Inspections A combination of CCTV and manhole inspections will occur in Basins 12 & 17. TV inspections are accomplished using special cameras that are sent down the pipelines to check on their condition. See Basin Map below for general locations of basins. Flushing/Cleaning Projects Sewer lines in basins 12 & 17 will be flushed. In addition, crews will be flushing trouble lines as they occur. See Basin Map below for general locations of basins. BASIN MAP

How To Report a Sanitary Sewer Problem Should you become aware of a sanitary sewer problem in the City, please use the hotlines listed here. For more specific questions, contact the City's Utilities Department at (916) 355-7272