Public Works

The City of Dyersville’s Public Works Department is responsible for three areas: drinking water, wastewater treatment, and streets. Water operations maintains two 1,800-foot deep wells, a 750,000-gallon ground storage tank, a 500,000-gallon water tower, and three water booster stations. Wastewater operations operate 8 lift stations and treat about 1 million gallons of wastewater per day. Street operations maintains nearly 200 lane-miles of streets and alleys.

Water Operators

Water Operators work with all aspects of city water, including:

  • Water Supply Wells
  • Water Treatment
  • Water Quality Testing
  • Water Mains
  • Water Valve Maintenance
  • Fire Hydrant Flushing
  • Water Pumping Systems
  • Water Towers and Tanks
  • Water Meters
  • Swimming Pool Maintenance
  • Vehicles and Equipment Maintenance

Wastewater Operators

Wastewater Operators deal with everything related to stormwater and wastewater, including:

  • Wastewater Collection
  • Storm and Sanitary Sewer Cleaning
  • Sewer Camera-Inspection
  • Manhole and Intake Maintenance
  • Lift Station Maintenance
  • Wastewater Treatment and Disinfection
  • Water Reclamation and Reuse
  • Vehicles and Equipment Maintenance

Street Department Operators

Street Department Operators cover a range of street and fleet-related tasks, including:

  • Street Pavement Repair and Maintenance
  • Street Cleaning
  • Snow and Ice Removal
  • Street Right-of-Way Maintenance
  • Sign Installation and Maintenance
  • Pavement Marking
  • Tree Trimming 
  • Park Grounds Maintenance
  • Vehicles and Equipment Maintenance

Annual Public Works and Engineering Events

The Dyersville Public Works Department, in partnership with the James Kennedy Public Library, celebrates National Public Works Week and National Engineers Week each year. Around mid-June, Public Works staff provide an opportunity for the public to meet and talk with public works operators and to see, touch, and smell many of the pieces of equipment used to maintain the City’s water, wastewater, and street operations. The City Engineer also helps young people learn and experience aspects of engineering during eWeek in mid-to-late February.