Town
Hall is responsible for the organization and operation of the
Town of Taylorsville Public Works Department which is headed up by
Aaron Wike, Public Utilities Manager.
The main responsibilities of Public Works include
but are not limited to the following:
- Maintaining
the water and wastewater systems
- Keeping
our town's streets maintained, paved & clean
- Keeping
our town's sidewalks clean
- Maintaining
public property areas such as grassy medians
- Maintaining
the Town Cemetery
- Maintaining
Matheson Park
As
a matter of safety, our Public Works Department reminds
everyone of the importance of keeping the town's fire hydrants free
of obstructions. Also remember that flowers, shrubs,
trees, mailbox posts, etc. should not be placed within
3 feet of a hydrant by NC law.
Perhaps
the most important responsibility of our Public Works Department
is maintaining the water and wastewater system for our town.
Drinking
water must be filtered, disinfected and cleaned
in accordance to the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection
Agencies guidelines, but it is impossible to remove a certain
amount of very fine sand and dirt. These particles in no way make
the water unsafe for drinking or household use,
however if they are allowed to continually build up in the system's
water mains, it will cause damage to the pipes
and make the customer's water look cloudy or dirty.
By
flushing our Town's fire hydrants our
Public Works can:
- Keep
the water clean and free of particles, such as
very fine sand and dirt
- Ensure
the hydrant itself is in good and proper working order
- Test
hydrant flow which helps to determine the homeowner's
insurance rating and the need for
system improvements
- Prevent
corrosion build up in the water mains
The
benefits of our Public Works department within the Town of Taylorsville
are enjoyed by residents both inside and outside of the town limits,
as is evident through the duties of Public Works maintaining our
town's appearance & more.
In
addition our Public Works Department changes the seasonal flags
that line our town's sidewalks for the 4th of July, Apple Festival
and Christmas; as well as assisting Energy United with the
Town's Christmas
decorations.
PUBLIC WORKS / WATER AND SEWER STAFF:
Aaron Wike, Public Utilities Manager
Kelly Pennell, Water Distribution ORC / Crew Leader
Luke Robinette, Wastewater Collection System ORC / Crew Leader
Steven Chapman, Utilities Maintenance Technician
Eric Church, Utilities Maintenance Technician
Dustin Dillard, Utilities Maintenance Technician
Brian Eades, Contracted Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
John Dollar, Part-time Maintenance Technician
Chris Hendren, Part-time Maintenance Technician
Evan Hollar, Part-time Maintenance Technician
Scotty Warren, Part-time Maintenance Technician
