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Public Works

The men and women in the Billerica Department of Public Works are proud to deliver many services that help maintain the high quality of life in our town, including: 

  • Repairing, maintaining, plowing, and sweeping of streets and sidewalks in order to ensure that all public rights-of-way are safe and accessible at all times
  • Managing the Town’s municipal water program, which includes the Water Treatment Plant and water distribution system
  • Managing the Town’s municipal wastewater program, which includes the Wastewater Treatment Plant and sanitary sewer collection system
  • Grave-site preparation and other burial services, and grounds maintenance at the Town’s cemeteries
  • Managing the efforts related to the design development and construction of the Town’s various infrastructure improvement projects
  • Managing the Town’s Residential Trash and Recycling Program

Public Works Divisions

  • Administration
  • Cemetary
  • Engineering
  • Highway
  • Parks & Trees
  • Trash & Recycling
  • Wastewater
  • Water
  • Water Billing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I call to report a dead animal on the street or sidewalk?

Please call Animal Control at (978) 671-0909, with the location and other related information.

Do I only call Dig Safe when I need my utilities marked?

The Town of Billerica is not a member of Dig Safe. In addition to Dig Safe, please call the Water Division at (978) 671-0957 and the Wastewater Division at (978) 671-0956 to have your water and sewer lines marked.