Biosolids are generated during the wastewater treatment process. Biosolids are a nutrient rich material that has value as a fertilizer and soil conditioner to area farmers.

You have a basement backup.  You can call the Sewer Maintenance department at (319) 286-5856 or a plumber or drain cleaning service.  If the backup is caused by a blockage in the City’s main, Sewer Maintenance will remove the blockage.  If the backup is in the private line you are responsible for removing the blockage.

Check the FDA website to see if the medication is suitable to go down the drain.  If not, you can check for drug take-back programs or dispose of in the trash.

Do not pour used oil down the drain. Used oil can be recycled at a number of local automobile repair shops. Click here for a list of common household chemicals and methods of disposal. You can also contact CRWPC or Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency if you have a question about what can go down the drain.

During normal dry weather conditions the average flow is around 40-45 million gallons per day.