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The Hidden Cost of Holiday Feasts: Why You Shouldn’t Pour Grease Down the Drain
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and indulgent meals. From golden turkeys to creamy casseroles, these festive feasts leave us with full stomachs—and often, leftover fats, oils and cooking grease (FOG). While it may seem harmless to pour grease down the sink for a quick cleanup, this habit can lead to serious consequences […]
Addressing Odor in the Wastewater Treatment Process
Odor control is a significant challenge for the Sanitary District of Decatur and every wastewater treatment facility in the country. Getting sewage to the treatment plant and removing contaminants is vital for safeguarding public health and the environment but can cause concentration of unpleasant odors that naturally occur along the way. Understanding the origins of […]
SDD NARP for Public Review
In accordance with the SDD’s NPDES permit, the District is preparing a Nutrient Assessment Reduction Plan (NARP). Keeping in the interest of transparency, the SDD would like to provide a copy of the draft NARP for public review and comments by December 16, 2024. Comments will be considered as the final NARP is prepared for […]
2024 SDD Public NARP Process and Results Meeting
The Sanitary District of Decatur is hosting a public meeting to provide an overview of the Nutrient Assessment Reduction Plan (NARP) process, and results as required per the SDD’s NPDES permit. In the interest of convenience for our staff and stakeholders, the District will offer the ability for all parties to attend via Teams Meeting. […]
The Sanitary District of Decatur was formed in 1917 and is the regional wastewater treatment authority for central Macon County Illinois providing wastewater treatment services to the residents and industrial and commercial users in the Decatur metropolitan area including Argenta, Decatur, Forsyth, Mt. Zion and Oreana.