The Utilities Department, part of the Public Works Group, operates as an enterprise fund and is responsible for producing and distributing water that meets all state and federal drinking water standards; overseeing the collecting and treatment of the city’s wastewater; developing water conservation programs; odor and roach infestation control; and monthly reading of water services.
Our Mission
To provide safe and reliable water and wastewater service to its citizens; comply with all environmental and health standards; anticipate and respond to emergencies in a timely, appropriate manner; and accommodate growth and new demand within the city.
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Important Documents
City of Glendale Water System/ Treatment Facilities
Number of Water Treatment Facilities |
3 |
Total Water Treatment Capacity (Measured in Million Gallons a Day) |
105 |
Miles of Pipe in Distribution System |
994 |
Active Water Meters Currently |
60,700 |
| Number of Fire Hydrants in the system |
8,000 |
| Average Residential Cost per 1,000 gallons of City of Glendale Water |
$1.53 |
| CLICK HERE for new water and sewer rates for the city of Glendale, effective on 10/2007 billing. |
Wastewater Collection / Water Reclamation Facilities
The Wastewater Collection division is responsible for the infrastructure that conveys wastewater from residents’ homes and businesses to the wastewater treatment facilities in an environmentally safe manner. The division currently consists of 19 employees who perform proactive, preventive, and corrective maintenance including sewer inspection, sewer cleaning, root control, pest control, customer service, and emergency response. Responsibilities include minimizing sewer stoppages, sanitary sewer overflows, backups into homes or businesses, and reducing sewer odors and corrosion problems in the collection system.
The Water Reclamation division is responsible for the treatment of wastewater being generated within the city of Glendale. Please contact Lawrence Brotman, Water Reclamation Facilities Superintendent, at 623-930-4751 with any questions.
Number of Water Reclamation Facilities |
2 |
Capacity of the Water Reclamation Facilities-Including SROG (Measured in Million Gallons a Day) |
29 |
Number of Manholes |
13,162 |
Sewer Mains |
674.5 miles (6-inch to 54-inch diameter) |
| Cleanouts |
1,084 |
| Odor Control Stations |
9 |
| Miles of Mains Inspected Annually |
34.1 |
Utilities Fast Facts
Number of Employees working in the Utilities Department |
186 |
O & M Budget for FY 07-08 (Million Dollars) |
$52M |
CIP Budget for FY 07-08 (Million Dollars) |
$148M |
10 – Year CIP Budget (Million Dollars) |
$503M |
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