Utilities (Water & Sewer)

Dirty Water

Dirty (brown) water is normally the result of water interruption by the opening and closing of a fire hydrant. Shutting down, and then restoring a water line to service may also cause it. In the event of dirty water coming from your tap, you need to initially let your water run to see if it clears up as well as contacting the Public Works Department who will proceed to flush the City’s fire hydrant lines. You should let the water settle dwon by minimizing water flow for several hours.  To report dirty water,

Please call 238-7142, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

After hours emergency calls should be made to the Police Department at 762-5912.

Fire Hydrants

Fire Hydrants within the City are the responsibility of the Veolia Utility Department. The City’s Fire Department runs periodic static and residual testing on them as well as flushing the entire system once a year. The Veolia Utility Department does all the maintenance, repair, raising or lowering, and installation of fire hydrants.

In case of leaks or damage to fire hydrants, please call 238-7142, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. After hours emergency calls should be made to the Police Department at 762-5912

Lift Stations

The Utility Department is currently responsible for 18 lift stations throughout the community with 3 more scheduled to come on line at a future date. Lift stations are located in low areas and their purpose is to pump sewage to higher areas where it can flow by gravity to one of the two wastewater treatment plants. Due to the advanced technology that was recently installed, the stations can now be checked daily via the internet. This allows the technician to keep apprised of how they are functioning during the week and only have to visit them once per week. This technology also monitors the stations constantly and will notify the Utility Department if any alarm conditions are experienced.

Water Main Break

In the event of a water main break, Veolia Utilities Department will send a crew to repair the City line. Procedure: Water main breaks should be reported to the Public Works, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM at 238-7142. After hours emergency calls should be directed to the Junction City Police Department at 762-5912.