Proactive inspections, mapping, and maintenance identify weak points before they become failures.
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.
Stay ready for DEQ expectations and demonstrate compliance to avoid penalties.
Clear policies and procedures align operators, administrators, and elected officials.
Best practices for cleaning schedules, capital planning, and recordkeeping reduce wasted time and resources.
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.