Welcome to the City
of Santa Monica's Department of Public
Works!
 The City’s
Department of Public Works includes over 200
employees dedicated
to providing excellent
customer service in areas related to the
protection
and enhancement of our
environment including:
Engineering & Architectural Design;
Construction Contract Administration &
Inspection;
Plan Check and Permit Issuance for work
within City right-of-way;
Solid Waste Management including Collection,
Recycling and Disposal;
Street and Alley Maintenance;
Water Collection, Treatment and
Distribution;
Wastewater (Sewer) Collection and Treatment;
Watershed Management including Floodplain
Administration, Storm Drain Systems, Water
Reuse & Water Conservation programs; and,
Operation and Maintenance of Woodlawn
Cemetery.”
-
Leon (Lee) E. Swain, Director of Public
Works
Mission
Public Works is a team
with diverse skills committed to serving the
entire community, maintaining and improving
the city's infrastructure and enhancing the
natural environment. Public Works
employees are
dedicated to improving the quality of life
for City of Santa Monica residents through
responsive, efficient, and effective
delivery of services.
Guiding Principles
- Environmental
Responsibility
- Sustainability
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Customer Service
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