This program provides installation and maintenance of the water distribution and transmission system, installs new domestic water connections, fire service connection and fire hydrants. The division maintains the Mad River transmission line from Arcata to Eureka, reads all meters and assists the Finance Department with collection process. The division strives to protect and maintain water quality within the distribution system, tests and repairs City backflow prevention devices, and tests private backflow devices to ensure proper operation.

Contact:

Bruce Young, Deputy Public Works Director
byoung@ci.eureka.ca.gov
(707) 441-4255

Frank Mathes, Public Works Superintendent
fmathes@ci.eureka.ca.gov
(707) 441-4253

Bruce Ziemer, Maintenance Supervisor
(707) 441-4257