The Water and Sewer Section is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, rehabilitation (preservation) and inspection of the existing water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer collection infrastructures.  This consists of piping, valves, hydrants, manholes, catch basins, storm retention ponds and streambeds.  The Section provides the first response for water, sanitary and storm sewer service interruptions, including responding to water main breaks, service connection leaks, sanitary sewer mains and sewer connection backups.  The Section is also responsble for the operation and inspection of fire hydrants and water main valves; water main flushing to maintain water quality; cleaning catch basins (below the surface); and testing and treating storm retention ponds to maintain water quality.

The Water and Sewer Section assists the Strategic Services Branch in defining long-term funding needs for asset preservation and setting annual programs for major rehabilitation.

For more informationon, contact 975-2476.