Public Works Programs and Services

Engineering

Provide engineering and inspection services for town projects, development plan review, assistance to the general public, GIS functions for Public Works, and other related activities.

John K. Moore - Engineering Supervisor
Phone: 252-641-4243
Rad E. Rountree - Engineering Asst./GIS Coordinator
Phone: 252-641-4214

Solid Waste

Provide residential solid waste collection, leaf collection, bulk item disposal, residential yard waste. Coordinate the town's recycling program.

Fleet Maintenance

Operate maintenance and repair facility for town vehicles, construction equipment, emergency vehicles, and other rolling stock. Provide fueling station for all town equipment.

Streets

Repair and maintain town streets and sidewalks, street signs, municipal parking lots, provide barricades and special assistance to other town departments.

Buildings and Grounds

Maintain and repair town owned buildings and grounds.

Water Resources

Construct and maintain the town's water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems. Provide special programs in I/I reduction, backflow prevention, leak detection and others.

Wastewater Treatment

Operate the town's wastewater management facility using secondary treatment, enforcement of wastewater ordinance including permitting and pre-treatment programs for industrial users. The recently expanded wastewater treatment plant has a 5 mgd capacity with 2.5 mgd available for future use.

Water Treatment

Operate the town's water plant in providing the citizens, businesses, and industries a safe and adequate supply of water. The Town's water plant has a 6 million gallon per day (mgd) capacity of which 2.5 mgd is available for use by new or expanding industries.