The Town of Cabot is asking for your help in maintaining our wastewater collection system. Each year the Town of Cabot is tasked with maintaining miles of underground pipes and our (and yours as a user) four pump stations which lead to the Wastewater Treatment Facility. From your household drains to the discharge of the Wastewater Treatment Facility we process over 7 million gallons a year which is discharged to the Winooski River. Over the course of a year, we deal with numerous clogged lines, plugged pumps, and ground water entering the system which increases the cost of maintaining and operating the system. This is where you can help. Below are listed items which should not be flushed or enter the system and that we ask you to dispose of properly.
- “Flushable” wipes: Although the package might state otherwise, flushable wipes should not be flushed. These wipes do not break down quickly and cause pipes and pumps to clog. They should be disposed of in a lined trash can.
- Paper towels and tissues: Although they seem like toilet paper they are not. Paper towels and tissues are designed to absorb water and can cause clogging. Toilet paper is designed to quickly break down in water. Please dispose of in the trash.
- Cotton balls, rounds, and swabs: All are small enough to flush but do not break down. They build up in pipes which can cause clogging. Please dispose of in the trash.
- Feminine Products: These products are designed to absorb water and can sometimes expand to several times the original size. This can and does lead to clogged pipes and plugged pumps. Products should be disposed of along with any plastic wrappers or applicators in the trash.
- Fats/Oils and greases: Fats, oils, and greases will solidify after cooling. They clump together and build over time. They are the #1 reason for clogged lines. To properly dispose, allow them completely cool and solidify and dispose of in the trash.
- PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH SYRINGES, NEEDLES, RAZORS OR ANY OTHER SHARP OBJECTS! THESE CAN AND DO ENDANGER OPERATORS! ALWAYS DISPOSE OF PROPERLY!
- SUMP PUMPS ARE NOT TO BE PIPED TO SEWER LINES. THIS IS PROHIBITED IN THE TOWN’S SEWER ORDINANCE!
Ground water added to the sewer system costs the same to treat as sewer. It must be pumped, treated, and disinfected, adding cost to your bill.
The Town of Cabot Wastewater Department and H2O Innovation thank you for reading this and with your help we will all have a greener tomorrow.
The Town of Cabot would like to offer our users a few tips on saving water. The Town Water Department works hard every year to maintain the system and keep water rates affordable. With your help we can continue to provide this service for generations to come.
The Town of Cabot Water Department is always looking for leaks in the system. As our infrastructure ages leaks can develop. If you notice a new wet area on your lawn, road, or any other unusual wet area please contact the Town Clerks Office. Unmetered water loss costs all users and repairing system water leaks helps to minimize operating expenses.
On average the American home wastes 10,000 gallons a year from leaky faucets, running toilets and other household leaks. Below are a few tips to help you save.
- Check your water meter before and after a 2-hour period of no water use in your home. If the meter has changed you probably have a leak.
- Place a drop of food coloring in your toilet tank. If within 15 minutes the color shows up in the bowl you have a leak. This is most commonly fixed by replacing the rubber flapper in the tank which is a simple and cheap fix. Remember to flush your toilet to remove the food coloring to prevent staining of toilet.
A leaky faucet can waste 2,000 gallons of water a year and a leaky toilet can lose 200 gallons a day.
The Town of Cabot Water Department and H2O Innovation thank you for reading this and looks forward to providing quality drinking water to you for decades to come.
For questions, comments or to report an issue please contact:
Cabot Town Clerk
Betty Ritter
802-563-2279
[email protected]
Water and Wastewater Facilities
Rodger Sheldon
802-274-1915
[email protected]