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Mission

It is the mission of the Sewer Department to collect and transport wastewater with environmental integrity in mind.

Vision

The Sewer Department will continue to maintain and improve lift stations in order to meet current and future demands, will replace limes which allow infiltration of ground water into the sanitary sewer collections system and will continue daily cleaning of lines and manholes.

 The Wastewater Collection Department is responsible for collecting and transporting wastewater to the City of Fort Worth. The Department maintains six sanitary sewer lift stations daily that include 11 dry pit pumps and 3 submergible pumps. The Department maintains the sanitary sewer collection line and manholes by daily cleaning with high-pressure jet machine and makes point source repairs to correct and prevent failures in the collection.

If your sewer backs up, please call the Lake Worth Water Department immediately. A crew can make sure the blockage is not in the city-owned portion of the pipe before you incur the expense of a private plumber.

You can report clogged sewers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays by contacting:

City of Lake Worth City Hall

8am – 5pm

Monday through Friday

(817) 237-1211 ext 227

City of Lake Worth Police Department

After Hours or on Holidays

(817) 237-1224 ext 222

It is also a good idea for all property owners and tenants to become familiar with the general layout of their plumbing system  especially the location of their sewer “clean-out” outlet. The outlet cover is usually located in the yard and allows easy access to the more distant stretches of the private sewer line so blockages may be removed. A plumber can help locate sewer cleanouts.

 Q.        How can I help to prevent my sewer from backing up?

 A.        Residents can aid in preventing clogged sewer lines by not putting grease and greasy food scrapes down the sink or garbage disposal. Grease and meat drippings should be collected in a disposable container and thrown into the trash. Any other greasy leftovers (bones, meat trimmings, etc.) should be thrown into the trash.