The city of Santa Rosa faces the same problem as cities through-out California and the United States: a deteriorating wastewater collection system and the need to upgrade and repair it while remaining socially and fiscally responsible.Mark Powell, deputy director of local operations, carries much of that responsibility as the city works to mitigate the effects of inflow and infiltration. He and his staff are committed to doing better. Santa Rosa, the largest city north of San Francisco to the Oregon border, has strict regulations aimed at I&I control. The department spends about $12 million a year on pipe replacement and
