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Public Utilities
Responsibilities
The Public Utilities Department operates and maintains the Town’s:
- 121 miles of gravity sewer and 4 miles of force main in the sanitary sewer collection system
- 125 miles of the water distribution system
- 6 sewer lift stations
- 7 water storage tanks
- 9 water booster pump stations
- Jimmy Smith Waste Water Treatment Facility
- Ricky L. Miller Water Treatment Facility
Public Utilities is also responsible for installing water and sewer services, repairing water and sewer leaks, reading water meters, citywide fire hydrants, and replacing deteriorated water and sewer mains. State-of-the-art equipment, certified laboratory technicians, and trained/certified personnel make it possible for the Town of Boone to provide quality drinking water and exceptional service to nearly 14,000 customers daily.
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Request for Proposals for Lead Service Line Inventory
The Town of Boone is requesting proposals from consultants to assist the Town with a lead service line inventory (LSLI) that will be conducted in response to EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule. Read on... -
Request for Qualifications for Capital Improvement Plan- Phase Two
The Town of Boone is requesting qualifications from engineering firms to produce the second phase of a capital improvements plan. Read on... -
Town of Boone's Ricky L. Miller Water Treatment Plant AWOP Award
The Town of Boone’s Ricky L. Miller Water Treatment Plant has been awarded the “Gold Star” honor for the North Carolina Area Wide Optimization Award (AWOP). Read on...
- What is 'wastewater'?
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Wastewater is sewage. This charge covers transport and treatment of sewage, from residential and commercial sources. The Town of Boone releases treated wastewater safely into the New River.
- Who is responsible for water leaks?
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The Town of Boone is responsible to repair leaks between the water meter and the street. The customer is responsible to repair leaks between the water meter and their house.
- I have an unusually large water bill. What should I do?
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If your regular meter reading has unusually high consumption it may be an indication of one of the following problems:
- Leak in commode tanks
- Leaky faucets
- Leak in main house shut off,
- Underground leaks
If you have any questions, Contact Public Utilities or Contact Utility Billing.
- Where does the Town of Boone's water come from?
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The Town of Boone’s water comes from Winkler’s’ Creek and the South Fork of the New River. The water is treated at our water treatment facility and delivered to your house via underground pipes.