Description

The Water System Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the City’s water supply. The system consists of 12 active well sites, 18 deep well pumps, and 340 miles of distribution pipeline, as well as other related equipment, such as hydrants, meters, valves, fluoridation and chlorination systems, pumps, motors, 2 - 300,000 and 2 - 500,000 gallon above ground water tanks, supplying approximately seven billion gallons of water annually. In addition, two new well sites are currently under development, and will become active during the fiscal year.

Mission

Provide the City of Merced with a continuous supply of clean and safe drinking water while responding to customer requests in a timely manner.

Goals

* Ensure compliance with comprehensive water systems inspection, repair and preventive maintenance program.

* Ensure regulatory requirements from Federal, State, and Local agencies for providing safe drinking water are met.

* Continue to explore the feasibility of implementing new procedures and technologies to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the Division while providing the highest level of customer service.