Protecting Your Health and Environment
We are dedicated to providing safe and affordable services to the villages of Thurston and Pleasantville. Our goal is to ensure efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment to safeguard public health and protect our natural resources. We strive to deliver the highest quality service while maintaining transparency and community engagement. Together, we can create a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone.
Our Sewer Services Overview
SEWER UPGRADES
WCSD is striving to reduce costs and negative impact on the plant caused by leaking sewer mains and residential laterals. Between March 17 - June 1, 2025, VisuSewer has been contracted to do light cleaning and joint repairs in the main lines and the same in residential laterals.
The goal is to reduce rain water flow by 35-50%. This will, in turn, aid significantly in the impact of non-waste water entering the system.
Please note: if you have a sump pump or drainage from gutters that drain into the sewer system, this is illegal. WCSD will assist you in realigning your drainage to enter the village storm drains instead of the septic systems.
Questions or Comments - please use the form below!
Welcome to the site for the
Walnut Creek Sewer District
Established in 1979 by Pleasantville and Thurston, the district provides wastewater services to both villages.
The plant was expanded in 2024 and is capable of treating 400-600,000 gallons of wastewater per day.
Three individuals from each village are appointed to the WCSD Board by the mayors and approved by the councils to serve a 3-year term.
Thurston members include:
Logan Matos, President, term ends 12/31/26
Richard Joseph, Treasurer, term ends 12/31/27
Kyle Nicholson, term ends 12/31/25
Pleasantville members include:
Korry Harrier, Vice-President, term ends 12/31/27
Penny Bell, term ends 12/31/26
Michelle Dumolt, term ends 12/31/25
The WCSD Board meets every third Thursday at 6:30 at the district offices located in Thurston.
The public is welcome to attend any and all meetings!
Contact the district for a plant tour!
For a sewer emergency, please contact
Mr. John Kinder at 740-404-5528
IMPORTANT NOTICE
We have received reports of significant water overflow from toilets as Visu-Sewer conducts repairs on various sections of the sewer mainline. We have informed Visu-Sewer management and requested that they provide clear daily communication regarding the streets they will be servicing, including placing agreed-upon notifications on the doors of affected properties. To reduce the impact of pressure fluctuations in the lateral lines leading to your home, please keep the toilet lids closed. While some gurgling or surging may occur, it is infrequent, and we understand the frustration it can cause when your home is affected. It is important to note that any water spilling from your toilet is not wastewater from the cleaning process but rather water from your own plumbing system. This is a sewer district operation and not affiliated with Thurston or Pleasantville. Concerns can be directed to 740-400-4455.