The Utilities Division of the Public Services Department provides water and sanitary sewer service to approximately 11,000 customers located within the City and in specific areas of Frederick County. In addition, the Engineering Division completes engineering functions and manages capital improvement projects for Utilities and other departments within the City. A summary of the primary functions completed by Utilities and Engineering is:

• Operation and maintenance of water treatment plant

• Operation and maintenance of water distribution system and wastewater collection system

• Operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant (under contract with Frederick Winchester Service Authority)

• Utility billing for water and sewer services

• Engineering design/review and construction management of capital improvement projects