Farmington Public Works Department, we are helping to build a great community by providing essential services for daily life.

Public Works (PW) professionals working in partnership with our citizens are dedicated to providing high quality services with integrity, creativity, and excellence.

The department is comprised of six operating divisions:

City Planner

Administers city planning codes, maintains city mapping, meets with developers regarding land use regulations, and provides staff reports for Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments.

Permits and Inspection

Reviews plans, issues permits, and conducts inspections in accordance with the city's building codes. 

Electrical Utility Services

Provides electrical service to citizens, industries, institutional buildings and commerce within the city, and maintains a staff of licensed linemen for prompt service needs.

Water Utility Services

Manages operations and maintains the city’s water supply, storage tanks, and distribution system, providing high quality and good tasting drinking water.

2009Water Report

Wastewater Management Services

Manages, operates, and maintains the city’s two wastewater treatment plants, thus providing a safe and clean stream environment, and maintains the sanitary sewer system and sewage lift stations leading to the treatment plants.

Street Department

Maintains city streets, sidewalks, traffic signs and signals to promote safe and effective thoroughfares, and provides maintenance for city storm sewers, drainage channels, and drainage structures.

The PW staff promotes a number of programs that enhance services and further the development of a great community.

Contact Us:

R. Allen Welshon

Public Works Director

(573) 756-0608

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