A CMOM Self-Assessment is an existing tool that has been helpful for wastewater utilities to evaluate the performance of the sanitary collection system and reduce the occurrence of sanitary sewer overflows. CMOM stands for Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance. Overflows that occur in separate sanitary sewers are considered bypasses of the collection system and are not authorized. Causes of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) may include any of the following: blockages, structural, mechanical, or electrical failures, collapsed or broken sewer pipes, insufficient conveyance capacity, or vandalism. Eliminating sanitary sewer overflows is a key component for gauging the performance of wastewater collection systems. Tracking the causes of sanitary sewer overflows can provide utility managers with the necessary data to properly manage assets more effectively. Contact Dan Hardin for help with conducting your CMOM Self-Assessment.
