Greeley Wastewater Collection
Greeley's wastewater collection system has about 390 miles of pipeline and 11 sewage pumping stations. The sewer system in Greeley is clean, secure, and well-maintained.
Wastewater Line Inspection and Maintenance
Workers monitor the entire system with a specialized camera system. The television unit inspects and documents any repairs due to broken pipes, deterioration, or growing tree roots. The whole system is cleaned every 18-20 months, with some areas receiving more attention as needed.
Repairing and replacing wastewater lines can cost around $750,000 annually for Greeley. Since 1988 the city has been researching and using the best technology to make repairs and replacements. Newer methods allow Greeley to repair lines without digging them up.
The wastewater team also checks and maintains the city's 11 sewage pump stations daily to ensure that the system runs smoothly and to prevent overflows or backups.
Wastewater Emergencies
Greeley sewer is available to respond to emergencies seven days per week, 24 hours per day. Call 970-350-9322.
Greeley's wastewater division responds to around 65 emergency requests each year. Many involve a main city line that the division can address. Residents are responsible for their own service line and should contact a private sewer maintenance company if you have a personal service line issue.
Servicing Private Wastewater Lines
Even though the City of Greeley is not responsible for maintaining private sewer service lines, we have collected a lot of information about their locations. The data only shows where the personal line connects to the public line, not its location on private property. Since the city's wastewater system dates to 1889, records for all properties may not be available or accurate. If you need to know where the line runs from your house to the street or easement, we recommend contacting a private sewer cleaning company.
Check with the Wastewater Collection Division at 970-350-9322 if you are purchasing a property and want to know more about its history. The division has tracked sewer emergency calls by the property since 1974 and will be able to tell you of any previous sewer-related issues and whether the city or a private property owner corrected them.