SGF Environmental Services

Customers on City sewer service will see an approximate 4% rate increase beginning July 1 – an increase that adds up to an additional $1.67 per month on a typical residential sewer bill.

The increase in rates will facilitate the continued improvement of the City’s aging sewer system and allow the community to remain in compliance with federal Clean Water Act regulations. The City of Springfield contracts with City Utilities for sanitary sewer services billing, so customers will notice this change on their August CU bills.

Learn more about Springfield Sewer Rates: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/sewer

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Springfield saw lots of rain over the weekend! ⛈️

Our team monitors rainfall at locations across the city to track how wet weather affects the sanitary sewer system. By comparing rainfall data with system performance, we can better understand inflow and infiltration patterns and how they impact operations at our wastewater treatment plants. 💧📍

Native plantings are beginning to take root near the Chestnut Expressway and College Street intersection as work continues on the Westport Branch Green Infrastructure Project.

These plantings offer a preview of the native landscaping that will help improve stormwater management and water quality in the Wilson's Creek watershed.

Construction continues on green infrastructure features including rain gardens, bioretention areas and expanded stormwater detention that will work together to slow, filter and treat stormwater runoff before it reaches local waterways.

More improvements and native plants to come! 🌱🌼💧
Learn more: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/westportbranch

Our Greene GooseChase finale is HERE! 🎉
Congratulations to our grand prize winner, Final Goosening, who received their very own porch goose! 🪿🪿🪿

Thank you to everyone who participated in our interactive, citywide scavenger hunt! Through fun missions, activities and a little friendly competition, participants explored Springfield's environmental resources and discovered new ways to make a positive impact in our community.

🐢🎉 Congratulations to our May Greene Goosechase winners, Turtle and The Final Goosening!

This month's theme was Soil Health and our participants got their hands dirty exploring soil, compost, and the messy magic that helps everything grow. 🌱🪱

As we wrap up our final month of Greene GooseChase, we want to send a huge thank you to everyone who participated throughout the season. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and commitment to learning about sustainability made this program a success. We hope you had as much fun completing missions as we had creating them!

Stay curious, keep growing, and thanks for playing along with us. 💚 Stay tuned for our announcement of the overall Greene Goosechase winner!

Springfield got lots of rain over the weekend! ⛈️
Our team tracks rainfall at multiple monitoring locations to see how wet weather affects the sanitary sewer system.

Why does this matter if we have a separate sewer and stormwater system?

➡ Infiltration occurs when groundwater enters the sewer system through cracks in private laterals, faulty connections or other openings.

➡ Inflow occurs when surface water such as storm water enters the sewer system through roof downspout connections, holes in manhole covers, illegal plumbing connections, or defects.

This rain data helps us better understand inflow and infiltration patterns and how they may impact operations at our wastewater treatment plants.

Our very own Saki Urushidani will be presenting at the Watershed Monthly meeting on Friday, June 5th. Join to learn about how we're working implement Green Infrastructure projects throughout the city!

Springfield got steady rain yesterday! ⛈️
Our team tracks rainfall at multiple monitoring locations to see how wet weather affects the sanitary sewer system. This data helps us better understand inflow and infiltration patterns and how they may impact operations at our wastewater treatment plants.

This week, we’re celebrating the hardworking crews and professionals who keep our community running during ! From maintaining infrastructure to protecting public spaces and essential services, their work makes a difference every day in Springfield.

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Interested in building a better community with us? Join our team! Explore open positions including Maintenance Workers, Engineers, Technicians, and more at springfieldmo.gov/jobs 🔗

During , May 17–23, we recognize the employees of Springfield Public Works and Environmental Services for the essential work they do every day to support our community. The City of Springfield is proud to celebrate this year’s American Public Works Association theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community.”

Behind every safe roadway, functioning traffic signal, clean stream and reliable wastewater system is a team of dedicated public works professionals committed to serving Springfield. These essential services help keep Springfield strong.

Thank you to all who serve our community through public works!

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