Public Works Operations

Stormwater Operations 

The Stormwater Operations Division controls the flow of surface water through the maintenance of open ditches and piped drainage, and through the installation of storm drain pipe.

storm drain at curb

The City's remedial program aims to upgrade the drainage in small select areas where the cumulative impact will have a positive effect on restraining storm water run-off. The Division also manages the 30-year post-closure plan for storm water drainage at the Mauldin Road landfill.

  1. Who do I call if my drain is stopped up and running in the street?
  2. Who do I call if a ditch is full of leaves?
  3. What do I do if I stumble across a catch basin top knocked off?
  4. What do I do if I see a storm drain cover missing?

Rights of Way and Trees

Tree crews evaluate trees in the right of way, removing trees or limbs as needed. They also maintain planted medians and beautification areas outside the Central Business District.

  1. Who do I call if I see a dead tree?
  2. Who do I call if a tree limb fell and blocks a street or sidewalk?

Wastewater/Sewer System

The Wastewater Division is responsible for maintaining 355 miles of sanitary sewer lines. This work includes making remedial repairs to the City sewer system, which is designed to reduce inflow into the Mauldin Road treatment plant. Operations are financed by a sanitary sewer charge, which is based on meter size.

  1. Who do I call if the sewer is backing up in my house?
  2. Who do I call if a sewer man hole is missing or running over?
  3. Does the City locate private sewer laterals?
  4. What sewer lines are the City responsible for?

Streets & Sidewalks

The Streets maintains 263 miles of City streets, performs construction / rehabilitation work on 310 miles of sidewalks and 185 miles of curb and gutter sections, and assists in the maintenance of State roads within the City. Pavement maintenance includes roadway patching, driveway tie-in, and raising manhole covers.

The Division is also responsible for sweeping the City's parking garages and parking lots on a scheduled basis, and sweeping all arterial streets leading into downtown and all neighborhood streets with curbs and gutters.

City Maintenance

  • 310 Miles of Sidewalks
  • 129 Miles of State Roads within the City
  • 176 Facilities Maintained
  • 310 Miles of Curb and Gutter
  • 107 Miles of Piped Drainage
  • 263 Miles of City Streets
  • 51 Miles of Open Ditches
  • 312 Miles of Sanitary Sewer
  • 800 Pieces of Equipment Serviced and Maintained
  1. Who do I call if the sidewalks needs to be repaired?
  2. Who do I call if I don’t have a sidewalk in front of my house?
  3. When do they sweep the streets?
  4. How do I get a speed hump installed in my neighborhood?
  5. Who do I call if I see paint, oil, chemicals, or debris spilled on the streets?
  6. Where do I report a pot hole in the street?
  7. Does the city repair driveway tie-ins?