Water

Field Operations  began its operation before any other Utilities division with four small water-holding tanks used only for fire protection. In the 1880's, the City constructed a water supply and distribution system to serve the entire city using wooden and clay water pipes.

Now, crews repair meters and pipes as large as 72-inches.  Their vital mission is to make sure clean, safe drinking water is delivered to your home or business on a constant basis. 

Wastewater

Wastewater pipes ranging in size from 8 inches in diameter to 78 inches in diameter, must be maintained day and night to make sure wastewater is safely delivered from your home or business to one of our five wastewater treatment plants.

In addition to protecting the environment by keeping wastewater pipes in good working condition, crews also repair and maintain manholes and sewage lift stations, perform new service connections and work to identify and control odors at or near the wastewater treatment plants.

Field Operations is leading the way using acoustic technology to find sewer blockages.