Pretreatment Services

Mission Statement
The mission of the Pretreatment Services Department is to protect the wastewater treatment plant, the sewer collection system and the health and safety of its workers, prevent non-compliance with a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, protect receiving waters, enhance biosolids reuse and water reclamation. Pretreatment Services programs are dedicated to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment to Sherman residents and businesses and for educating the public.

Responsibilities
The Pretreatment Services Department is responsible for the operation of an Industrial Pretreatment Program, a Fats, Oil, Grease and Sediment Control Program, and a Pollution Prevention Public Outreach Initiative.