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.
Did you know...
Did you know that the provision of water and sewer service is one of the most highly regulated utility functions in the country?
The Utilities department staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, all year long to ensure that your water and sewer services are safe and always available to meet your needs. Our certified operators and support staff are committed to providing a safe, uninterrupted service that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements. Click here to learn more about us and our important role in serving you!
Sewer Appeal Process
Each year during the month of May, your sewer charge is recalculated based on your actual water usage billed during the winter months of January, February and March. All customers have a water meter to determine water consumption, however there is no way to measure how many gallons each customer sends into the sewer system. Read more
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 |
997 |
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 |
$2.00 |
| CLICK HERE for new water and sewer rates for the city of Glendale, effective on 7/2010 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. Please contact Mark Fortkamp, Wastewater Collection Superintendent at 623-930-4756 with any questions.
The Water Reclamation division is responsible for the treatment of wastewater being generated within the city of Glendale. Please contact Larry Brotman, Utilities Operation 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 |
13,338 |
Sewer Mains |
680.3 miles (6-inch to 54-inch diameter) |
| Cleanouts |
1,085 |
| Odor Control Stations |
7 |
| Miles of Mains Inspected Annually |
22.1 |
Utilities Fast Facts
Number of Employees working in the Utilities Department |
186 |
O & M Budget for FY 07-08 (Million Dollars) |
$49M |
CIP Budget for FY 07-08 (Million Dollars) |
$38M |
10 – Year CIP Budget (Million Dollars) |
$489M |
FAQ's
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