Sewer
The Sewer Division is responsible for maintaining over fifty miles of sanitary sewer and over five miles of sanitary force main. The Division also checks and maintains four sewer lift stations that carry sewer to the Franklin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Baxter Drive, and is owned and operated by Veolia. The Plant provides services for Franklin, Carlisle, Germantown, Franklin Township, Warren County and Montgomery County. Just recently the Hunter area has started discharging to the Plant.
***If you are located within the City limits, connection to the City’s sewer system is required under City ordinances.***
Back-ups
Always call the Sewer Division first if you have a back-up in your house. We will come out and assess if the problem is in the main line or the home owner’s lateral.
The City strongly encourages all customers to install a Sewer Backflow Prevention Device to keep sewage from backing up in their home and causing damage. The initial cost of installing a sewer backflow prevention device could save you thousands of dollars in property damage and could help reduce the cost of your homeowners’ insurance. Please contact a local, licensed plumber about having a sewer backflow prevention device installed in your home.
If you have a back-up, please call:
Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm: (937) 746-5001
Monday - Friday after 4 p.m., Weekends and Holiday: (937) 746-2882
Sewer Rate Fees & Billing
The City’s regulations regarding payment of monthly sewer rental fees are contained in Chapter 919 of the Codified Ordinances. You can view the City's sewer rates by clicking here [PDF].
If you have questions about your sewer bill, please click here [link to Utility Billing Division Page under Finance Department] to be directed to the Utility Billing Division home page.
Sewer Regulations
The City’s regulations regarding sanitary sewers are contained in Chapter 915 of the Codified Ordinances.
Tap-In Fees
A permit and payment of a tap-in fee is required for connection to the City’s sewer system. City Rate & Fee Schedule.
For questions or concerns please contact Luke Wolfinbarger, the Water Sewer Lead at (937) 746-5001, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or e-mail him at LWolfinbarger@FranklinOhio.org
Water and Sewer Line Service Plans
The City of Franklin has with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to offer protection to city homeowners for the water and sewer service lines that connect their homes to the city ’s systems. Many homeowners are unaware that repairs and replacements to these lines are their responsibility and are not covered by basic homeowners’ insurance or by the city.
Founded in 2003, SLWA has partnered with nearly 700 leading cities and municipalities in the US to provide repair service plans that offer homeowners peace of mind and convenience. SLWA’s program is endorsed by the National League of Cities and the company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. For questions about this service, or to enroll, please contact SLWA at 866-922-9006 or visit www.slwofa.com.