WATER
SUPPLY SECTION
The Water Supply Section
is responsible for supplying 17,500 A.F. of water
for domestic use and fire protection, maintaining an
average pressure of 65 psi
and providing quality water to comply with Health
Department and E.P.A.
requirements, regulations and standards. This is
accomplished by maintaining
29 well sites (21 active wells) and 3 Metropolitan
Water District (MWD) connections.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SECTION
The Water Distribution
Section is responsible for the maintenance and
repair of
300 miles of water mains, 23,000 service line
connections, city owned backflow devices
and 1450 fire hydrants. They also are responsible
for the installation of all new service
lines, fire services, fire hydrants and water mains.
CUSTOMER
SERVICE SECTION
The Customer Service
Section is responsible for reading and maintaining
23,000
water meters. They are also responsible for turning
meters on or off for new
or closed accounts, non-payment of water bills and
for residents to make plumbing
repairs. They also hand out delinquent bill notices,
shut-off notices for repair work
and the investigation of reported leaks.
WATER
PROGRAM SUPPORT
The Water Program
Support Section manages the water system assuring
efficient
operation and high quality water by administrating
the water quality monitoring and testing
program, backflow prevention program and
maintenance, construction and development
of the system.
For additional information or any inquiries,
please contact:
BY
TELEPHONE
Tel: (562) 904 - 7102
BY
FACSIMILE
Fax: (562) 904-7296
BY
MAIL
City of Downey
Public Works Department - Utilities Division
P.O.Box 7016
Downey, CA 90241-7016
IN
PERSON
City of Downey
Public Works Department - Utilities
Division
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241-7016
