Water and Wastewater Snapshot

The Cape Charles wastewater plant treated an average of 120,617 gallons a day last week. Peake usage was 145,397 gallons on March 1st. In February, the plant treated 3,506,674 million gallons averaging 125,238 gallons a day.

Utility Staff performed normal maintenance on the Plant and collection system, as well as maintenance on the emergency holding tank, and assisted with the repair of the UV system. New alarm systems were installed at the Fig, Washington, and Mason Ave., pump stations.

The water plant produced 755,163 gallons produced with 85,000 gallons used for process. The average daily use was 107,880 gallons. The peak day was also March 1st, 128,350 gallons.