Public Utilities Department

The Public Utilities Department has a wide range of responsibilities, including wastewater and reclamation system operations, industrial pretreatment, FOG (fats, oils, and grease) program management, and an environmental  compliance laboratory.

The wastewater treatment plant has the capacity to treat 6.0 million gallons of waste per day and provides service for over 25,000 residents. The Department also operates it's water reclamation  system to provide an alternative water resource for demands not requiring potable water quality.

Annual Change in Water Disinfection

Utility customers may smell and taste chlorine more during March because of an annual temporary switchover in drinking water treatment methods. The water remains safe to drink. More details