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Kline’s Island Sewer System

The Kline’s Island Sewer System (KISS) serves 15 communities in Lehigh County. Transporting wastewater from each municipal system and treating it at the Kline’s Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, it plays a critical role in keeping each community safe and healthy.

Serving the Communities of Lehigh County

  • City of Allentown

  • Borough of Emmaus

  • Borough of Macungie

  • Borough of Alburtis

  • Borough of Coplay 

  • Upper Macungie Township

  • Lower Macungie Township

  • South Whitehall Township

  • Salisbury Township

  • Whitehall Township

  • Upper Milford Township

  • Hanover Township

  • North Whitehall Township

  • Weisenberg Township

  • Lowhill Township

Key Components of KISS

KISS is composed of several different components and interconnected sewer systems. It serves about 270,000 people and treats 32 million gallons of wastewater daily.

Municipal Sewer Systems
To collect wastewater from homes and businesses

Pretreatment Plant
To treat industrial waste before it enters the system

Miles of Regional Interceptors
To transport wastewater from municipal systems

Regional Pump Stations
Pump wastewater to relieve overloaded pipes

Kline’s Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
Treats wastewater before it is discharged

Miles of Sewer Pipes
A vast regional network serving the community