LIVE FIRE ALARM LOG

Sun Jun, 23 2024 @ 23:06

Nature: Vehicle Fire
Location: Smyrna
Address: Sunnyside Rd and Hillyard Rd
City: , DE 00000

Sat Jun, 22 2024 @ 15:56

Nature: Vehicle Fire
Location: Exit 119A – Smyrna
Address: 119 Exit
City: , DE 00000

Fri Jun, 21 2024 @ 11:32

Nature: Structure Fire – Commerical/Industrial building
Location: Rite Aid – Smyrna – Smyrna
Address: 66 East Glenwood Ave
City: , DE 00000

CURRENT WEATHER

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Clayton, DE
2:01 pm, Nov 9, 2024
temperature icon 56°F
clear sky
Humidity 31 %
Pressure 1027 mb
Wind 8 mph
Wind Gust Wind Gust: 9 mph
Clouds Clouds: 2%
Visibility Visibility: 6 mi
Sunrise Sunrise: 6:40 am
Sunset Sunset: 4:53 pm

SEWER

Services in Clayton

The Department of Public Works has the responsibility for operating, maintaining, repairing, testing, and monitoring the wastewater collection system.

The Town provides sewer services to about 1,620 customers utilizing a drive-by remote read metering system and an in-house billing process.  Maintenance is fully provided by Town employees.

Sewer Rates

The current monthly sewer rates are as follows:

  • $11.60 – minimum
  • $7.13 – each 1,000 gallons

 

Responsibilities

The Department of Public Works is responsible for the following tasks:

  • Operates, maintains, and repairs eight (8) pumping stations.
  • Contracts with Kent County for wastewater treatment.
  • Maintains and repairs approximately 10 miles of wastewater collection system.
  • Maintains and repairs appproximately 1,000 wastewater laterals in right-of-way.
  • Operates one-half of 24-hour on-call service.
  • Operates one-half of “Miss Utility” locate service.
  • Assists in snow removal.

 

Capital Requirements

Long-term capital requirements are addressed through the annual capital budget with financing from developer contributions, use of system reserves, long-term debt, and general impact fees.  System maintenance, including emergency response, is handled by Town staff with specific services from outside contractors with expertise as needed.

Sewer infrastructure in new developments is paid for 100% by the developer and installed by contractors working for the developer pursuant to Town standards.  Sewer infrastructure within developments, if acceptable, is transferred to the Town after completion.