Public Works

The Public Works Department can be found at 801 S Prairie Street in Harrisburg, situated about six blocks south of the city hall office building.

 

As one of the foundational departments of Harrisburg, the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the city's infrastructure, which encompasses:

 Water

Wastewater

Stormwater

Streets

Parks

City-owned property 

 

As of April 2024, the Public Works Department operates and maintains

41.9 miles of streets

8 city parks

55.1 miles of water mains

46.1 miles of sanitary sewer

21.7 miles of storm sewer

2 water towers

474 fire hydrants 

1 Wastewater Treatment Plant

 

Sump Pumps

It is against regulations to run your sump pump hose into the City's sanitary sewer system (inside your home).  Sump pump hoses should be draining away from your home and should not create a public nuisance or nuisance for your neighbor.  The city conducts random inspections to ensure that this policy is enforced.