There are miles of sewage lines under the streets of Alexander City — 150 miles according to city officials, but those miles of aging pipe are only part of Alexander City’s sewer and wastewater treatment system.
There are 3,500 manholes and 21 lift stations, with two pumps alternating to provide backup, pumping raw sewage over hills to make sure it gets to wastewater treatment facilities at Sugar Creek, Coley Creek and the industrial park in Kellyton, all to service about 5,000 accounts.
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