Electric $100, Gas $100, Water $50, Sewer $75

HOPP is a sewer lateral inspection on all structures that have wastewater discharge. This is a mandatory inspection on all structures that have sewer discharge and then change ownership. The reason behind the sewer inspection, is to keep wastewater costs down. This helps eliminate I&I (inflow infiltratoin). I&I comes through broken sewer laterals and costs the wastewater plant extra money to treat the wastewater.

THE CITY OF HUNTINGBURG RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE WATER SERVICE IF THE INSPECTION IS REFUSED, FAILED, OR NOT CORRECTED!

No, when the property is changing ownershp, the sewer lateral inspections are free and simply require the owner to provide access to the sewer lateral cleanout! When the inspection is requested by the owner and the property is not changing ownership, the $100 fee and cleanout access is all that is required.

Call the wastewater department. We will check the sewer main for blockages. If the sewer main in not blocked, you may have a blockage in your line near your home. In the event your personal line is blocked, you wil need to call a licensed plumber.

Phone: 812-683-3203
After-Hours: 812-683-2327

In the event the property is not changing ownership, the city will provide this service. However, locating the sewer lateral will cost the property owner $100.

Preferably NO. In dry years, the plant's roots seek out water and will travel and grow aound sewer lines. The roots can infiltrate the line or even crush the line. Typically, man-made trenches allow water to flow more easily and attract root systems.

1). Older structures will have a 4" or 6" cast iron pipe with a hub and brass threaded cap.

2). Newer structures will have a 4" or 6" PVC pipe with a brass cap, PVC cap, or rubber cap.

You will need to contact the Huntingburg Utility Billing Office, phone number 683-2211. You will need to request a sewer inspection. The sewer inspection is free.

The wastewater arrives at the plant after traveling through the collection lines. First, the wastewater runs through a bar screen (metal rack with evenly placed rods) which removes large items such as trash, plastic, rags,etc. Next, the wastewater flows slowly through settling tanks where floating material such as oil and grease are skimmed off and where solids settle to the bottom. The solids then form primary sludge that is pumped through a solids treatment process. Then the wastewater, which still contains some solids, is sent through a secondary, aerated treatment process involving microorganisms. The solids are used as the food supply for the microorganisms. Eventually, the microorganisms also settle to the bottom as they move through large basins called clarifiers. It is possible to recirculate some of them back through the process to continue their cleaning work. However some are removed as the microorganism growth expands. The removed solids that have been through the primary and secondary treatment processes then enter a solids digestion process. After digestion occurs, the remaining material is dried and disposed of in a state certified manner. Finally, the clarified water travels from secondary treatment through a holding tank where chlorine is added for disinfection. The final product of clean, disinfected water can now be returned to the environment from which it came.

At Huntingburg's Wastewater Treatment Plant, highly trained, experienced, state-certified operators oversee treatment plant processes. These operators are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These operators must react promptly to any unusual conditions that may occur. There are a multitude of controls that effect wastewater treatment processes. Many of these controls are automated and require technical expertise. Manual controls rely on the operators physical presence to observe conditions and make adjustments as needed. Operators can be called in on weekends, holidays, and the wee hours of the morning. The operators are continually monitoring every aspect of the wastewater facility.

The City of Huntingburg maintains all sewer mains, which are located in the street or on public utilities easements. However, residents and business owners own the lateral connections to the mains. Generally, laterals run on the owners' property and can run under streets or public areas to reach the main. It is the responsibility of property owners to maintain their sewer lateral line.

All water fixtures in your home should have a vapor trap. A vapor trap is a U shaped pipe that is clearly visible under sinks, and is present in some form on all lines draining to the sewage system. The purpose is to hold water in the U shape, which prevents gases from backing up from the sewer into the house through the sink drain.

A sewer lateral is the privately owned and maintained sewer pipe connecting a building or household to the public sewer main.

Almost all sink stoppages are internal problems. This is the resident's responsibility to call a licensed plumber to fix the problem.

Check your drain traps. Make sure they aren't dry. If your traps are dry due to low flow, add vegetable oil during dry periods.

A sanitary sewer clean- out is an access point to the main sanitary sewer drain piping. This allows cleaning.

The world's supply of fresh water is slowly running dry. Almost half of the world's population faces water scarcity issues. Almost all diseases plaguing the world are water-borne. Unbelievably, a person dies every eight seconds by some water-borne disease across the globe. Water scarcity is amongst the most serious crises facing the world. Therefore, the city of Huntingburg is committed to treating wastewater to the highest standards before it returns to its natural environment.