The Utilities Division of Public Works is responsible for maintaining and supporting the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure. The Division provides water to 176,000 Neighbors, 300,000 visitors, and six neighboring municipalities. It also manages and operates a wastewater system that collects and treats an average of 36.3 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater at the George T. Lohmeyer (GTL) Wastewater Treatment facility. Through Large User Agreements, the City provides treatment services for Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Port Everglades, and parts of Davie and Tamarac.
The Division is organized into three (3) operational sections to effectively meet the City’s strategic objectives and to provide essential water and wastewater services, including Distribution, Collections, and Treatment. The Distribution and Collection Sections are responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the water distribution, wastewater collection, raw water wellfields, and pumping systems. The Treatment Section provides our Neighbors with safe and efficient water treatment, water production, and wastewater treatment and disposal.