Water/Sewer Maintenance Department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the City of Altus water distribution and wastewater collection system.  The Water/Sewer Maintenance Department to ensures that the public receives a safe, adequate, supply of potable water; a functional waste water collection system, and an adequate water supply to the fire protection systems.

If you need to report a water Leak, please use the contact information in the right column.

Department Responsibilities

• Repairing and Installing water lines
• Install and maintain fire hydrants
• Install and maintain water meters
• Install new water taps
• Inspect grease traps
• Water pressure checks
• Wastewater collection system repair and Maintenance

Water Distribution Overview

• 3 elevated tanks each holds a maximum of 500,000 gallons.  The tanks maintain pressure during peroids of high use and provide extra volume to fire hydrants.
• Over 130 miles of main water lines with a average water pressure of 60 psi (ranging in size of 1.25 inch to 24 inch). Pipe materials include ductile iron, cast iron, galvanized steel, transite cement and PVC. 
• Over 7,500 water meters
• Over 460 fire hydrants

Wastewater Collection Overview

• Over 140 miles of wastewater collection lines (ranging in size of 4 inch to 24 inch)
• Over 3500 wastewater collection manholes