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Unused, Expired Medication
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, opioid-involved overdose deaths in Tennessee are higher than the national rate. Studies show that those who abuse prescription medications often obtain them from friends or family, right from the medicine cabinet. According to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more…
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Preventing Wastewater Backups
Anything that goes down the drain or the toilet goes into the wastewater system. Keeping solids out of the drains helps keep your plumbing system and the wastewater system free of debris or damage. Any debris that builds up in the plumbing or wastewater system can cause blockages that can…
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Hazardous Materials
Improper disposal of household hazardous materials carries potential risks to individuals, the community and the environment. Pouring them down the drain, into storm drains, on the ground or in the trash can lead to contamination of drinking water, wastewater, rivers, streams and lakes. Here are a few quick tips to…
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Clear the F.O.G.
From the drain to the treatment plant, our wastewater system has to be properly maintained in order to work effectively. This system of pipes transports wastewater to the treatment plant and is not designed to be a disposal. FOG is the acronym for the fats, oils and grease that get…
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Sanitary Sewer vs. Storm Sewer
Many utilities and cities across the nation operate combined sewer systems, meaning all wastewater, including stormwater and runoff, are collected and transported in the same pipes. Jackson’s sewer system is not combined but a separate system managed by two separate entities. Jackson Energy Authority operates and maintains the sanitary sewer…
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Wastewater System Cleaning
As part of the wastewater system maintenance, Jackson Energy Authority crews inspect and clean the wastewater pipes on a regular schedule to help remove any accumulated grease, debris or sediment before it creates a blockage. How are the pipes cleaned? Jackson Energy Authority uses a method called “hydraulic jetting” performed…
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Repairs & Rehabilitation
Following a comprehensive approach to identify inflow and infiltration sources along the wastewater system, assessments are made to determine the type of repair or rehabilitation technique to be used. Deterioration in the system is inevitable and complete reconstruction can be costly and time consuming. The goal is to maximize the…
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Inflow & Infiltration
Storm sewers are designed for groundwater while sanitary sewers are designed for wastewater. Many investments are made into planning and maintenance to protect the sanitary system from runoff overload, instances occur where groundwater and stormwater runoff enter the system. Inflow and Infiltration Explanation Inflow is groundwater that enters the system…
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Wastewater Treatment
The process of treating wastewater is a biological process that occurs naturally in nature over a period of time. To accommodate the millions of gallons of wastewater received at the treatment facilities, there is specialized equipment in place to help speed the process. Jackson Energy Authority owns and operates two…
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Wastewater Collection
For the most part, Jackson Energy Authority’s wastewater collection process is gravity driven, efficiently using laterals, mains, lift stations and interceptors to pump the wastewater to the treatment plants. Each part of the collection process plays an important role: Sewer Lateral – the pipeline that connects the property to the…
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