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Public Works Department Objectives
The Oblong Public Works Department is constantly evaluating processes and procedures.
Projects that the Village cannot handle efficiently are contracted out to private businesses; however, other times department personnel can perform certain tasks at a lower cost than outside companies.
This balance produces the most efficient type of operation, thereby keeping costs at a minimum. In turn, this means fewer tax increases, and lower water and sewer rates for the citizens of Oblong.
The Public Works Department is working for you by ensuring quality living for Oblong and its surrounding community.
Public Works Department Divisions
Water Division
The Oblong Public Water Supply has approximately 1150 customers. The Department maintains over 42 miles of water main lines, and 116 fire hydrants. The system has one 250,000 gallon storage tank, and pumps an average of 125,000 gallons per day.
Treated water is purchased from the Robinson-Palestine Water Commission and Hardinville Water Company . More information about our water can be found in the annual consumer confidence report, which is available at our office.
Sewer Division
The Oblong sewer system has approximately 750 customers. The department maintains over 11 ½ miles of main lines, 3 lift stations and the wastewater treatment facility which consists of a 2 cell lagoon system (7 acre primary & 4 ½ acre secondary).
Street & Alley Division
The department is responsible for maintenance of over 13 ½ mile of streets. Other services include installation and maintenance of driveway culverts and ditches, storm sewer cleaning and repair, sidewalk maintenance and repairs, sign maintenance, storm cleanup, fall leaf pick up and snow removal.
Building & Parks Division:
The department is responsible for the maintenance of the Oblong Park and Lake. Non-motorized watercraft are permitted on the lake with a landing off Ohio Street at the Southwest corner of the lake.
The park covers approximately 20 acres which include the 6 ½ acre lake. The park includes playgrounds, 3 covered shelters, 2 restroom facilities (1 with showers), camping facilities, sand volleyball and pickle ball court, and over ½ mile of paved and lighted walkway around the lake.
The department also maintains the building and grounds of the Oblong Municipal Building, the downtown mini park and the Ray & Alberta Atkins Memorial Park.
FAQ Section
We have gathered some of our most common questions with the Public Works Department
Frequently Asked Question #1
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