What is the difference between storm sewers and sanitary sewers?
Storm sewers drain rainwater, snow melt, and runoff; which return to streams, creeks, rivers, and eventually waters of the United States. Sanitary sewers contain wastewater from your household, which return to the Town of Whiteland’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Who maintains the storm drains in the streets?
The Town of Whiteland Storm Department
(317) 535-5531, Option 1
bkramer@whiteland.in.gov
Town of Whiteland Street Department
(317) 535-5531, Option 7
syoung@whiteland.in.gov
Who Maintains Sanitary Sewers?
The Town of Whiteland Sewer Department
(317) 535-5531, Option 8
jjones@whiteland.in.gov
Who maintains the water lines and water mains in the Town of Whiteland?
The Town of Whiteland Water Department
(317) 535-5531, Option 6
syoung@whiteland.in.gov
What should I do if the storm inlets in the street are clogged or are not draining properly, or water is pooling on the street?
Contact the Town of Whiteland Utility Office at (317) 535-5531, Option 1 and someone will come out and investigate the problem.
What is an illicit discharge?
An illicit discharge is a discharge into the storm sewer system that pollutes the storm sewer system; which includes ditches, swales, streams, roadways drainage, and street catch basins. Some types of illicit discharges are oil, paint, sanitary wastewater, vehicle fluids, household cleaners, solvents, weed killers and fertilizers and laundry wastewater. To report a polluter, please call the Town of Whiteland Stormwater Department at (317) 535-5531 or report it on the Stormwater Department page on the Town of Whiteland website.
What can I do to keep storm water drains by my house working correctly?
Keep leaves, grass, and debris out of the streets, storm drains, and ditches. Do not over fertilize your lawn, pick up after your pet, and don’t feed geese. Check your car for leaks and recycle your motor oil. Don’t use coal tar-based sealants on driveways. Do not pour anything down a storm drain.