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Hagerstown shows 'Wastewater 101/102' video and reviews collection, treatment and solids-handling processes

Mayor and City Council of Hagerstown · February 4, 2026
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Summary

City staff premiered a 'Wastewater 101/102' video and gave a technical overview of the wastewater collection system, treatment steps (headworks, primary clarifiers, biological nutrient removal, UV disinfection), oxygen generation, and solids handling including pellet production for agricultural use.

City staff used a new 'Wastewater 101/102' video during the Feb. 3 work session to walk the mayor and council through the steps of wastewater collection, treatment and solids handling at the Hagerstown Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Presenters said the city's collection system covers more than 156 miles of sewer pipe, incorporates pump stations where elevation prevents gravity flow, and uses inspection and maintenance tools such as CCTV cameras and JetVac trucks to locate and remove blockages. At the treatment plant, staff described headworks screening and grit removal, primary clarification to settle solids, and a secondary treatment stage employing biological nutrient removal (BNR) with controlled dissolved-oxygen zones. The plant reportedly operates an on-site oxygen production facility to support treatment processes and uses ultraviolet disinfection before releasing treated effluent to local creeks.

Staff also addressed solids handling: settled solids are thickened, dewatered and pelletized according to regulatory thresholds (temperature, pathogen reduction, metal limits) so the product can be used as fertilizer when it meets required standards.

Presenters identified staff by name in the transcript: Tyler Poppenberger (introduced the video), Anthony Robertson (collection system supervisor) and Chuck Mills (wastewater treatment plant superintendent). Councilmembers commended staff for producing an educational video to support school curricula and community outreach.

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