If you have a question, please call us at 402-441-7548 or e-mail us at pubworks@lincoln.ne.gov.
Where is the Public Works & Utilities Department located?
The Public Works & Utilities Department is one of the largest City departments. It is made up of many Divisions, which are spread throughout the City.
- Water Business & Administration Office
- 555 South 10th Street, 2nd Floor, Lincoln, NE 68508
- Engineering Services/Street & Traffic Operations
- 901 West Bond Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68521
- and 901 North 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
- Water Production & Distribution
- 2021 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68521
- Wastewater, Solid Waste & Recycling Operations
- 2400 Theresa Street, Lincoln, NE 68521
- StarTran
- 710 "J" Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
- Watershed Management
- 901 North 6th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
What Divisions make up Public Works & Utilities?
- Business Office
- Administrative duties of Public Works & Utilities; Water & Sewer Billing Operations.
- Engineering Services/Street & Traffic Operations
- Designs and oversees the construction of storm sewers, water mains, sanitary sewers and street improvement projects; Provides a safe and efficient street system which is compatible with present and future land uses; Maintains streets, storm sewers and public drainage ways and is responsible for snow removal and other maintenance functions.
- Water Production & Distribution
- Responsible for the production and treatment of the City's water supply according to EPA Standards. Maintains all pumping station equipment and distribution lines.
- Wastewater, Solid Waste & Recycling Operations
- Operates two plants. The Theresa St. plant is located near 27th & Theresa and the Northeast plant is located near 70th & Cornhusker; The Recycling Office reduces the amount of trash taken to the landfills.
- StarTran
- Is a City-owned bus system which provides city wide transportation to the residents of Lincoln and Handi-Van services and coordinates a brokerage program for elderly and handicapped patrons.
- Watershed Management
- Encourages sustainable growth by upholding responsible standards that maximize safety, minimize flood damage and conserve natural resources.
How can I reach the Public Works & Utilities Department?
Divisions:
- Administration - 402-441-7548
- Business Office - 402-441-7548
- Water Customer Service - 402-441-7551
- Engineering Services/Street & Traffic Operations - 402-441-7711
- Railroad Transportation Safety District - 402-441-7541
- CEIS/Comprehensive Engineering & Info. System - 402-441-7711
- Design Construction - 402-441-7711
- Development Services - 402-441-7711
- Traffic Engineering/Operations - 402-441-7711
- Fleet Services - 402-441-7705
- StarTran - 402-441-7185
- Wastewater/Solid Waste Administration - 402-441-7961
- Recycling - 402-441-7961
- Solid Waste/Landfill Gatehouse (Business Office) - 402-441-8102
- Solid Waste/Landfill Operations - 402-441-8102
- Water, Lincoln - 402-441-7571
- Watershed Management - 402-441-7701