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Public Works

The Public Works Department (ACPW) employs twelve dedicated workers, and is directed by Daryl Gough (Public Works Director). Our employees have many special talents like carpentry, painting, lawn care, project management, fleet maintenance, water and water treatment. We also have a certified electrician, three certified water operators and certified pesticide applicators. And of course all of our employees are certified in safety and hazmat procedures as well as CPA and First Aid. Our maintenance crew headed by Jerry Williams (Maintenance Supervisor) is responsible for all aspects of maintenance on County buildings and County vehicles as well as the upkeep of the County grounds.

The Amelia County Public Works Department is conveniently located at 9030 N Five Forks Rd, across from Dick’s Place. We can be reached at (804)561-4565 from 8:30 to 5:00 M-F. Our office is closed in accordance with the VA state Holiday Schedule.

· Facilities and Fleet Maintenance

We are responsible for all of the county properties including, Courthouse Complex, Boeple Building, Jackson Building, Health Department, James L Hamner Library, Administration Building, Hindle Building, Emergency Operations Center, War Memorial Building, Social Services Building, County Park/ Fairgrounds, all of the County Firehouses and of course our Public Works building. This includes maintaining the buildings, grounds and all janitorial services. We are also responsible for maintaining the Counties fleet of over 20 vehicles and equipment, and all of the Counties emergency generators.

If you would like to reserve the use of one of the county buildings, please contact Stacy Stang (Public Works Office Manager) for an application.

· Amelia County Sanitary District

The Amelia County Sanitary District (ACSD) is managed by Taylor Harvie (County Administrator). The ACPW is responsible for the oversight and physical operations of the Amelia County Sanitary District and installation of the public water and sewer services. ACSD provides water and wastewater services to the “District” which encompasses, approximately, 450 residences and businesses in and around Amelia Courthouse. We have one 500,000 gallon elevated storage tank for water and a 300,000 gallon per day oxidation ditch system wastewater treatment plant. The County is very fortunate to have the services of two certified and experienced professionals that include Eugene Poe (Chief Plant Operator) who works closely with Daryl Gough and his staff to provide water and sewer services to Court House residents. Mr. Poe can be reached at (804)561-6303; while Mr. Gough can be reached at (804)561-4565. ACPW is also responsible for billing of the public utilities as well as service turn on, turn off requests and changes. Please contact Stacy Stang (804) 561-4565 with any and all billing questions.

Water Quality and Fire Hydrant Flushing Information

Periodically residents may see Public Works employees “flushing” fire hydrants. Although it appears to waste water, this is an important preventive maintenance activity. Flushing the water system on a routine basis removes sediment from the lines and keeps the entire distribution system refreshed. There are several miles of water lines throughout our service area and it is our policy to flush the entire system semi-annually.

Therefore, please be aware that as a result of the flushing procedure:

1. Residents in the immediate vicinity of the work may experience temporary discoloration of

their water

This discoloration is harmless silt and does not affect the safety of the water.
If you experience discoloration in your water after crews have been flushing, please be sure to clear the pipes in your home by running all water faucets for a minute or so, then cut off the faucets for 10 to 15 mins and then turn back on until lines run clear.
Please avoid washing clothes for at least 24 hours.

2. 2. Residents should also use water line preventive maintenance in their own home.

Your home’s water heater should be drained and flushed at least once a year to keep it working efficiently and to protect your homes water quality
Also, if you go out of town and there is no water use in your home for a week or more, when you return it is always a good idea to run all your faucets for a minute or so before using the water. This ensures that you don’t use any stagnant water that may have developed in your home while you were away.

3. If you have further questions or concerns, please call our office at 804-561-4565.

Project Management

We are responsible for overseeing any and all construction projects that concern county owned property. Along with our engineering firm, we oversee all aspects of construction projects, from advertisement to project completion.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Amelia County Sanitary District needs your help!

It is all of our responsibility to keep our water and sewer system free of contaminates and prevent unauthorized use. If you see anyone, other than Emergency personnel or Public Works employees, tampering with or getting water from a public fire hydrant please call our office immediately (804) 561-4565. If you see anyone dumping something into the sewer system, or suspect that someone may be dumping waste, please call our office.

Together we can all help to prevent unauthorized use and illegal dumping.

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Department Contact

Physical Address:
Amelia County Department of Public Works
9030 Five Forks Road
Amelia, VA 23002

Mailing Address:
Amelia County Department of Public Works
P.O. Box A
Amelia, VA 23002
Phone: 804-561-4565