The City of Hickory Collection System operates under a permit issued November 30, 2003 to the City by the Division of Water Quality for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system. This permit requires the City to follow certain rules and guidelines for right-of-way clearing, sewer line cleaning, and pump station checking and record keeping. The City reports to and is inspected by the NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources, (NC DENR). All reportable sewer releases are reported to the NC DENR.
The City of Hickory Collection System consists of the following:
In addition to City of Hickory residents, the Collection Division maintains areas in the Bethlehem community of Alexander County, Mountain View, Brookford, Sherrills Ford, the Town of Catawba, Town of Hildebran and the City of Claremont.

RESIDENTIAL GREASE PROGRAM
Click here to view the City of Hickory Residential Grease Program
Click Here to view Grease Trap Memo
Click Here to view Grease Trap details (615.1)
Click Here to view Grease Trap details (618.2)
AFTER HOURS CALLS
For assistance after hours, please call Public Utilities 24-hour dispatcher at (828) 328-5551.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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Kenneth Pennell, ORC, CS IV
Utilities Maintenance Supervisor
City of Hickory