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PUBLIC WORKS
Mission Statement
"To ensure that streets, fleet, water and sewer systems, parks and public buildings, are maintained in optimum condition by a visible and qualified team of well-trained and responsive workers, who take pride in their work, providing a safe and healthy environment for the community."
Public Works Manager
Gerald Peacher
Office: (760) 356-2632
Fax: (760) 356-1863
E-mail: gpeacher@holtville.ca.gov
Public Works Supervisor
Matt Hughes
Office: (760) 356-3186
E-mail: mhughes@holtville.ca.gov
Water/Waste Water Operations Supervisor
Frank Cornejo
Office: (760) 356-3186
E-mail: fcornejo@holtville.ca.gov
SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
Public Works Administrative Assistant / Recycling Coordinator
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Office: (760) 356-2632
Fax: (760) 356-1863
E-mail: lrodriguez@holtville.ca.gov
When you wash any kind of grease down your drains at home, it can accumulate in the City's sewer collection system which can cause sewer lines to clog resulting in backups and overflows into homes, businesses and the street. Common sources of the problem are food scraps, cooking oil, dairy products, butter or margarine, salad dressings and meat scraps. Additionally, sewer blockages from grease in your own sewer lateral can cause sewage to overflow into your home leading to a messy and expensive clean up.
Sewer overflows from the City's sewer mains, manholes and pump station are liable of causing environmental damage and possible expensive fines from the California State Water Quality Control Board. Excessive and costly maintenance to keep the City's water lines free of grease can result in sewer rate increases as well.
Although you may think that you do not dispose of that much grease to the sewer, the combination of all of the homes in a neighborhood can trigger significant blockages in the City's collection system and major problems. Do your part by following these simple steps: