KETTLE FALLS PUBLIC WORKS

To Serve the Community

Our dedicated Public Works staff provides essential services for everyday life, maintaining the infrastructure and improving the City of Kettle Falls. The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance, operation and repair of the water distribution, waste-water and storm-water systems. They also handle the solid waste collection and disposal.

Our Staff closely monitors water quality, complying with all safe drinking water standards to ensure our community has sustainable, high quality potable water at the lowest possible cost. The Public Works Department enhances the beauty of the community while protecting public health and safety as well as the natural resources. They provide safe clean streets, sidewalks, parks and public buildings.

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DAVE WILLEY

Superintendent of Public Works

Call Before You Dig Washington

Did you know: Something as simple as planting shrubs, installing a fence, mailbox post, or sprinkler system can create a dangerous situation. State law requires you to call at least two business days before you start digging. Calling 811 will initiate a request for someone to visit your work site to mark the ground above utility lines. This way, you won't accidentally hit a line while you're digging.

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Important things to know

Mark the dig area with white paint or stakes for the locator.
Once located, don't move or alter the marks until the lines are exposed.
Note the length of time markers remain valid. It varies by state.
Only use hand tools to expose the utility line when digging within two feet of the marked area.
Support exposed gas pipelines with secure nylon straps, wood shoring, and ropes so they don't break or rupture.
Use sand or rock-free dirt as backfill.
Property owners can call 811 before digging requesting private locates for any non-utility owned facilities (such as underground power or gas lines to an outbuilding).
If you expose gas or electric lines that haven't been marked, or damage a line, stop excavating and call us immediately at (800) 227-9187. We need to inspect the lines even if gas isn't leaking.
If you're building, never build decks or structures over our pipelines or meters. Doing so runs a safety risk, and prevents us from servicing the infrastructure. We may be able to relocate our equipment to accommodate your project, but you could be responsible for the associated costs. Call us at (800) 227-9187 to learn more.