Construction

Water Construction performs labor required for construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying, and backfilling. This department also cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water mains, pipes, gates, and fittings during the repair of water mains and services. The Water Construction crew installs services, fire hydrants, and drinking fountains as well. In addition to routine service and installation, this crew assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.