Del Norte Water and Sewer Maintenance Division

The division ensures 12 miles of water lines and 12 miles of sewer lines are maintained in good working order.

​The Water and Sewer Maintenance Division also:

  • Responds to emergencies at any time of day or night, regardless of weather, to ensure the health and safety of residents
  • Maintains fire hydrants in good working order
  • Read water meters for billing purposes
  • Shuts water off for repairs, emergencies, and non-payments
  • Install water and sewer taps
  • Takes samples of water for compliance issues with the State on monthly basis
  • Responds to emergency excavations and residential excavation requests
  • Routinely flushes with high pressure water to remove sediment, grease, and other debris that might obstruct the pipe and possibly cause a backup into homes
  • Install new sewer mains and replaces old mains as needed.