Why Municipalities Should Adopt OMAG’s SAUCE

Sewer Accountability • Utility Compliance • Efficiency

Why Municipalities Should Adopt and Use OMAG’s SAUCE

Municipal leaders across Oklahoma face a common challenge: maintaining aging sewer systems while protecting residents, controlling costs, and reducing liability. Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), inflow and infiltration (I&I), and system failures threaten public health and the environment and expose cities and towns to significant financial risks. SAUCE is a comprehensive framework that helps municipalities take control of their sewer systems with confidence.

The Cost of Inaction

Without a structured program for managing sewer systems, consequences can be severe. Untreated wastewater that backs up into homes or overflows into streets leads to costly cleanup, property damage, and health concerns. Each incident increases liability, strains budgets, and shifts burden to taxpayers. Regulatory penalties and insurance deductibles add additional financial exposure.

What SAUCE Provides

A practical roadmap for prevention, compliance, accountability, and efficiency that protects residents and businesses.

Prevent Overflows

Proactive inspections, mapping, and maintenance identify weak points before they become failures.

Strengthen Compliance

Stay ready for DEQ expectations and demonstrate compliance to avoid penalties.

Enhance Accountability

Clear policies and procedures align operators, administrators, and elected officials.

Improve Efficiency

Best practices for cleaning schedules, capital planning, and recordkeeping reduce wasted time and resources.

Protect Residents and Businesses

Fewer backups support healthier communities, less disruption, and stronger trust.

Financial and Liability Benefits

Fewer claims, steadier costs

Reducing sewer-related claims protects the insurance pool and stabilizes costs over time. Every avoided claim frees funds for infrastructure improvements.

Aligned with OMAG resources

SAUCE integrates with OMAG’s risk management support, including training, grants, and technical guidance that stretch limited budgets further.

A Proactive Approach to Stewardship

SAUCE is about stewardship. Municipal officials are entrusted with protecting the environment and taxpayer dollars. With SAUCE, municipalities show commitment to responsible infrastructure management and long-term sustainability. This proactive approach reduces liability and enhances reputation as a forward-thinking community ready for growth.

Contact Risk Management

SAUCE gives municipalities tools to prevent tomorrow’s crisis while improving today’s operations. It’s about building stronger, more resilient communities. Now is the time to adopt OMAG’s SAUCE.

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