The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for such
services as: the design, engineering, construction and maintenance of
County roads. Additionally, the department manages County airports,
wastewater systems, inactive landfills and special districts. Finally,
DPW provides environmental review services; private land development
construction inspection; land surveying and map processing;
cartographic services; solid waste planning and diversion; and ensures
watershed quality and flood protection.
1,942.98 miles of roads maintained
Operate and maintain 195
traffic signals and 6,672
County owned street lights
Maintains over 432 miles of
sewer mains, 5 wastewater
treatment plants, 11 sewer pump
stations, and 4 water systems
Awards:
Association of Environmental Planners (AEP) Merit Award –
Stormwater Resource Plans
2017 Outstanding Engineering Project Award (Transportation) by the
San Diego County Engineering Council and the American Society of Civil
Engineers- 2/23/18: Bear Valley Parkway North Widening Project
2017 Outstanding Engineering Project Award (non-Transportation) by
the San Diego County Engineering Council - 2/23/18: Woodside Avenue
Flood Control Improvement Project