City of Gunnison Public Works Department
The Public Works Department is located at 1100 W. Virginia Ave and consists of the following departments:
- Electric – The Electric Department oversees two electric substations and approximately 50 miles of overhead and underground electric lines. The City of Gunnison electric system serves approximately 4262 electric customers.
- Water & Sewer – The Sewer & Water Department is responsible for supplying fresh water to City of Gunnison customers, wastewater collection and the City irrigation ditch. The City water and sewer system consists of approximately 34 miles of water lines, 30 miles of sewer lines, 3 water storage tanks which hold over 2 million gallons of water, 9 water wells and 25 miles of irrigation ditch.
- Wastewater Collection – The Waste Water Treatment Plant is located off of McCabe's Lane. The plant has the capacity to treat wastewater for about 17,000 people.
- Refuse and Recycling – The Refuse and Recycling Department is responsible for refuse and recycle collection within the City limits.
- Streets & Alleys – The Streets & Alleys Department is responsible for maintain approximately 35 centerline miles of City streets and 24 miles of alleys, including plowing, signage, street trees, sidewalks. This department also maintains the trails though the Van Tuyl Ranch.
- Fleet Department – The Fleet Department maintains the entire fleet of City vehicles, approximately 136 vehicles and various pieces of equipment.