Utilities

The Utilities department manages 77.35 miles of water mains, 4,168 water services, 1,040 main line valves, and 573 fire hydrants. These assets distribute our drinking water supply and provide fire protection. Work activities include meter reading, line and meter maintenance and repairs, emergency response, and services of all fire hydrants, mains, services, valves, and meters.

The Utilities Department is also responsible for providing industrial, commercial, and residential sewer users with dependable sewage collection systems with limited service interruption and ensuring that all sewage lift stations are operating effectively and efficiently. Activities in this fund include maintenance (cleaning, root removal, televising, and sewer line replacement or repair) of more than 59.91 miles of sanitary sewer mains, force mains, and 15 lift stations.

You can reach the Utilities Department by calling the Department of Public Works office number (616-847-3493) if you have any questions regarding the above-listed responsibilities.