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Director
of Utilities
Mission
Statement
Section 4-05 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Alexandria charges the
Director of Utilities with the administration of power plants; electric lines
and services; water supply and distribution; gas lines and distribution; and
sewerage collection and disposal.
Function
Description
The Director of Utilities manages and coordinates all utility activities for
the city including: electric production, electric distribution, water, gas,
wastewater, and laboratory and testing services.
Contact
Director of Utilities
phone: (318) 449-5008
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Utility
Services Department
Mission
Statement
The City of Alexandria, Utility Service Department ensures that all Utility
Department repair “cuts” are restored in a timely, efficient manner.
The department handles all utility mapping and field locating resulting in a
safe and productive gas, water, and wastewater system.
The Utility Service Department also works in conjunction with the other city
departments by making available for their use a trackhoe, backhoe, boring machine,
city wide welder and welding machine, and any other personnel and/or equipment
they may need to successfully complete a job. All of this helps to ensure the
smooth operation of each department.
Function
Description
The City of Alexandria’s Utility Services Department is responsible for:
1.Operating a utility cut repair crew to handle all “cuts” for the
Utility Division.
2.Handling all utility line locating duties for the Utility Division.
3.Maintaining maps and “as built” drawings along with up-dating
them as needed for the Utility Division.
4.Developing a computer operated mapping system using Autocad Software and the
City of Alexandria Base Map.
5.Working in conjunction with the City of Alexandria, SCADA System.
6.Maintaining and updating data pertaining to fire flows and the wellhead protection
program as well as the maintenance records of the Gas Distribution and Water
Distribution Systems.
7.Working in conjunction with other city departments with equipment use.
8.Providing the services of a certified city welder to Utility and Public Works
Divisions.
9.Developing, implementing & operating a City-wide geographical information
system.(GIS).
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Water Distribution
& Production
Mission
Statement
To produce water that is good, pure, wholesome and in quantity suitable for
drinking, domestic and culinary purposes. It is also provides water for fire
protection and delivers the water by pump stations and water mains to our customers.
Function
Description
The Water Department monitors, inspects, repairs and maintains 55 to 65 water
wells, 22,733 water meters, 2,500 inch miles of water mains, over 2,300 fire
hydrants, 7 pump stations, 10 water reservoirs and delivers an average of 25
million gallons of water to its customers each day. In performing this task,
approximately 34 corrective work orders are completed each day.
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Water Production & Distribution
phone: (318) 441-6215
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Production
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Wastewater
Treatment and Collection
Mission
Statement
To keep existing sewer system in repair and condition to meet health, D.E.Q.
and E.P.A. standards for infiltration - inflow and any other sanitary condition
dealing with the entire sewer system. To ensure the production of a quality
dewatered sludge that can be beneficially reuse. To review plans and specifications
for any new sewer system.
Function
Description
The Wastewater Department consists of two different operations, namely the collection
and treatment of wastewater, for the City of Alexandria, and is in operation
24-hours a day, seven days per week. The Collection Department installs service
taps, builds manholes, lays extensions, and maintains lift stations. The Treatment
Department operates and maintains a treatment facility that utilizes a modified
activated sludge process.
Contact
Wastewater Treatment and Collection
phone: (318) 441-6240
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