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Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP). <br />Components of SOP and SMP include: <br />• Easy availability of original manuals with manufacturers' recommended maintenance <br />schedules for all lift station equipment <br />• Operating procedures for manipulating pump operations (manually or automatically) <br />during wet weather to increase in -line storage of wet weather flows <br />• Setting wet well operating levels to limit pump start/stops <br />• Cleaning wet well <br />• Calibrating flow meters or conducting draw down tests <br />• Regular rotation of lead, lag, and backup pumps <br />• Regular inspections of lift station, alarm systems and electrical components <br />• Maintenance of operation logs and general records for all lift station activities, including <br />inspections <br />• Clean force mains <br />• Identify problem areas/components <br />3. Inflow and Infiltration <br />Inflow and infiltration occur when clear water gets into the sanitary sewer system. This may occur <br />through cracks or leaks in the sewer pipes and manholes or through sump pumps incorrectly <br />connected to the sanitary sewer system. Inflow and infiltration can lead to backups, overflows and <br />unnecessary and expensive treatment of clear water. <br />City employees will periodically inspect manholes to identify any that contribute to this problem. <br />Sanitary sewer mains will be maintained and inspected pursuant to the City's Sanitary Sewer <br />Maintenance Policy. <br />4. Personnel Responsibilities and Requirements <br />A. Exercise of Professional Judgment <br />It is expected that City employees, in accordance with their job duties and responsibilities, will <br />exercise their professional judgment in the implementation of this policy. Further, it is <br />expected that in emergency situations (see Emergency Response Policy) City employees will <br />be required to exercise their discretion and weigh political, social, and economic considerations <br />including but not limited to public and employee safety, the potential for damage to private <br />property and the City sanitary sewer system, and environmental concerns. <br />B. Training and Education <br />The City will provide training to employees responsible for maintenance of and emergency <br />response to issues with the sanitary sewer system. Training of employees will include <br />education necessary to earn and maintain appropriate operator certifications. Training will also <br />address standard operating procedures, proper use of equipment, emergency response and other <br />topics required by state and federal regulatory agencies. <br />