Key Take Aways From EP11: “How Inflow and Infiltration Impacts Your Collection System and Wastewater Treatment Plant”

Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) is a critical factor that impacts wastewater collection systems and wastewater treatment plants. Simply put, I&I refers to stormwater and groundwater that unintentionally enters the sewer system. This usually happens via illegal connections, cross connections, foundation drains, roof drains, broken lines, unsealed manholes, or root infiltration.

Types of Sewer Systems

Types of Sewer Systems The Colorado landscape is dotted with Colorado land drainage systems, used to move water away from dry regions and into rivers and reservoirs. The state has more than 1,000 miles of canals and ditches, most of which were built in the 1800s to serve as a primary means of transportation and […]