Water Construction performs labor required for construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling. This department also cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipe, gates and fittings during the repair of water mains and services. The Water Construction crew performs installation of services, fire hydrants, and drinking fountains as well. In addition to routine service and installation, this crew assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains. Daron Powell acts as Water Superintendent.