Educational Outreach

Taking the Plastics-Free Pledge can help the environment while reducing the risk of sewer backups and costly repairs By Kent Newton, SDD Executive Director   Plastic waste has become a pressing environmental issue, causing harm to ecosystems and posing risks to public health. The SDD is urging residents of the Decatur area to sign on […]

More

The Sanitary District of Decatur is reminding residents to never flush wipes, feminine hygiene products and more – even if the package claims they’re flushable. Flushing these items causes sewage back-ups in homes and costly break-downs of wastewater treatment equipment, which in turn can potentially contaminate local waterways and pose a health and safety risk. […]

More