In economic development circles, experts will tell you infrastructure is key in landing new industries or businesses. When building a new facility or relocating one, developers first look at water and sewer accessibility and dependability.

On both these fronts, the City of Monticello is prepared. The Monticello Wastewater Treatment Facility is a 1.1 million gallon a day plant with a peak design flow of 2.4 mgd for wet weather events. Currently, the City has approximately 30 miles of sewer lines.

A three-step process ensures that the Treatment Plant is operating within the acceptable standards set by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

With the most recent plant upgrade, plans included making certain that expansion and inclusion goals could be met. The new plant design allows for expansion with minimal site disruption and maximum cost efficiency. As the city grows, the Wastewater Department will continue to meet capacity needs.

For six years, Supt. Joe Mowrer has served as the head of the Wastewater Department Plant. Six city employees oversee plant operations and safety issues seven days week, 24 hours daily. Today, you hear the phrase 24-7 a lot. In this city department, that phrase is a reality. Plant Employees include: Supt. Joe Mowrer, Mike Keay, Harvey Garbison, Bob Lindley, Rick Raderstorf and Bruce Wilson.