Wastewater

Companies* Certified to Discharge Waste at the City of Rochester Water Reclamation Plan

*Individual people from each of these companies have successfully completed the training to discharge waste at the City of Rochester’s Water Reclamation Plant. Rather than list each individual, we have simplified the list to just the company name.

The City of Rochester accepts the material that gets pumped out of grease interceptors (Fats, Oils and Greases, or FOG). The FOG receiving station is located next to the Administration Building. FOG hauling companies or individual businesses that clean their own grease interceptors must be approved by the Water Reclamation Plant in order to discharge grease interceptor waste. The appropriate forms must be filled out each time FOG is discharged. The forms are located in the Primary Clarifier building, which is near the septage receiving area.

Visit the Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Program webpage.

The RV dump is located at the far southern end of the Water Reclamation Plant property, along 37th Street, outside the secured gate area, to allow access during closed hours. The RV dump is open 24 hours a day in the spring, summer, and fall months. The RV dump is closed during the winter months. A $2.00 fee is charged for using the RV dump facility. Only RVs are to dump at the dump station. A non-potable water source is available for rinsing your tank. A hose for the dump connection must be supplied by the user.

Septage receiving is available at the Water Reclamation Plant inside the secured gate area. Septage receiving rates are available below under the Rates section. Only certified haulers approved by the Water Reclamation Plant may use the septage receiving station to dispose of septic tank, holding tank, or other approved wastes. The Water Reclamation Plant accepts wastes from outside city limits only if pre-approved by the plant manager. All who use the septage receiving station must fill out the appropriate forms located in the Primary Clarifier building (near the septage receiving area) each time of use.

Tours are available at the Water Reclamation Plant for all ages and interest levels. Tours will last 1 to 2 hours, depending on age, interests, and background. Tours are offered on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Tour groups must consist of at least 8 people. If your group has fewer than 8 people, please ask for a combined tour. Sturdy shoes are required in all of our facilities (no flip-flops or high heels). All safety rules must be complied with at all times and will be explained by the tour guide at the beginning of the tour.

Visitors will walk through multiple levels of the Water Reclamation Plant, and stair climbing is involved. Children must be in 1st grade or older; siblings are included. Chaperones must be provided by the participant, with 1 adult for every 5 children under age 10 and 1 adult for every 10 children age 10 and older. It is the chaperones' responsibility to ensure that all tour group members exhibit respectful, safe behavior. 

Virtual Tour

Please call 507-328-2650 to set up a date and time for your tour.