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Introducing Emily Steele, New Trustee of the Sanitary District
This month we welcome a new and highly qualified Trustee to our Board of Directors, Emily Steele. Emily is the Media Communications Manager for the University of Illinois Extension and a Decatur resident. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from Eastern Illinois University and an M.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from University of […]
New Administrative Workforce Center and Laboratory Ready for the Future
July 2026 We are kicking off July by celebrating the official opening of our Administrative Workforce Center and Laboratory (AWC). This new building represents a commitment to our future, our employees, and the people we serve every day. It replaces multiple facilities, including a building that was not intended to be used for offices and […]
The True Cost of Flushable Wipes: Why Convenience Comes at a Price
June, 2026 Flushable wipes have quickly become a bathroom staple, marketed as a cleaner and more convenient alternative to toilet paper. But despite their name, these wipes often create serious problems far beyond your bathroom. From plumbing disasters to environmental damage, the true cost of flushable wipes is much higher than most people realize. The […]
Labor and Management Working Together to Achieve a Successful 4‑Year Labor Agreement
May 2026 The Sanitary District of Decatur (SDD) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Counsil 31, Local 268 reached an agreement to extend the Collective Bargaining Agreement through 2030 one day before the existing agreement expired. This achievement was made possible by the dedication of the negotiating teams from both […]
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.