Water & Sewer Department

The Waukon Sewer Department are responsible for cleaning all waste before being sent back to the receiving stream. They also maintain the collection system which brings waste to the sewer plant. There are seven lift stations in town that lift waste to an elevation that can then gravity flow to the plant.

The waste treated comes from all the businesses and homes in Waukon. It is comprised from toilets flushing, shower water, sink water from doing dishes, washing clothes, etc. It also comes from the industries that are in town.

The collection system gathers all waters and brings it to the sewer plant. Waukon has a brand-new plant that was put online in 2021. It is an oxidation ditch plant with final clarifiers and bio-solids handling. Processed bio-solids are hauled to farm fields to be used for fertilizer. Staff also test waste with the results going to the Iowa DNR monthly.

The Waukon Water Department are responsible for the drinking water for the City of Waukon. They are equipped with four wells and pump approximately 140,000,000 gallons of water per year. Waukon is blessed with very good wells that require little treatment except the adding of gas chlorine and fluoride. Staff are responsible for the daily testing of the water with the results being sent to the Iowa DNR monthly.

Waukon has a hydrant flushing program which helps maintain the water quality. If there are issues with hydrants, the staff are responsible for fixing them. Staff are also responsible for handling all 811 locate requests and fixing water main breaks as they occur.

The Waukon Water/Sewer Department take great pride in the work they do and in providing the best services possible. If anyone has questions or is ever interested in taking a tour of the treatment plant, please contact the department at 563-568-2683.

The 2024 Water Quality Report for Waukon can be viewed here.