Sewer

About our Sewer System

The City of Richmond Hill has 48 lift stations, 29 force mains, and close to 74 miles of gravity main within the City. The lift stations assist in transporting the sewer water to our wastewater treatment plant located in Sterling Creek.

Review Draft NPDES Permit (PDF)

Helpful Information

Think Before You Flush! What you flush down your toilets directly impacts our sewer system and taxpayers when they clog or slow down the system. Items like sand, socks, ’flushable wipes’, trash, hygiene products, toys, and may others are all items that belong in the trash not your toilet. Dispose of Your ’Flushable Wipes’ in the Garbage