Wastewater System The Water & Wastewater Board began construction of the first wastewater treatment plant for the City of Satsuma in July 1995. This facility was placed into service in February 1997; marking the first time in the history of Satsuma that the city provided Board controlled sewage treatment for its citizens. The plant is constructed on 76 acres of land adjacent to Bayou Sara and has a capacity of 950,000 gallons per day treatment. Our wastewater system consists of the Satsuma Wastewater Treatment Plant, 20 pump stations, 36 miles of PVC (polyvinylchloride) sewer mains, and 733 manholes, serving 2300 customers. The pump stations range in size from 2.4 horsepower to 25 horsepower. The wastewater treatment plant utilizes a natural biological treatment process by using screening, aeration, hyacinths, UV Disinfection and a natural wetland area to treat the wastewater. The wastewater treatment plant is staffed by personnel certified by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management as Wastewater Treatment Plant operators having passed service, educational and testing requirements to meet ADEM standards. The wastewater discharged from the treatment plant is tested according to ADEM standards and must meet treatment limits for total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, pH, fecal coliform, and ammonia. This testing is performed by plant operators on site and by a private laboratory.