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City Engineer / Water Works Department

David M. Gardner
City Engineer & Superintendant of Natchez Water Works

David L. Atkins, Assistant City Engineer & Assistant Superintendent of Natchez Water Works
Sylvia Mayfield, Office Manager

The City Engineer’s Office provides:

• Technical and Professional assistance towards the planning and development of City of Natchez sponsored projects
• Develops plans,  specifications and budgets for the City of Natchez for all streets, water, sewer, drainage systems
• Maintains the Geographical Information System (GIS) for the City of Natchez
• Administers contracts and ensures integrity of all capital improvements
• Conducts research into public records to ensure and provide correct information regarding 
  right-of-ways, easements, easement acquisitions and compliance with municipal ordinances
• Ensures projects provide sufficient public safety and maximizes the expected lifespan of specific projects by performing due diligence on techniques, engineering practices, and general construction practices and procedures
• Responds to public request/concerns and assist in providing corrective measures and ideas
• Involved with the review of private land uses, residential developments and commercial 
  development
• Provides general oversight to the Traffic Department as needed

The Natchez Water Works operates all water works and sewage works of the City of Natchez.

• Provides over 1 Billion gallons of water annually
• Operates Water Treatment Plant that allows for water to for potable use
• Distributes treated water to residential and commercial customers for consumption and 
  commercial use.
• Ensures all water treatment processes and procedures exceed all State and Federal Standards 
  and regulations
• Manages sewer collection using the City-wide network of gravity and pressurized pipes
• Operates and manages Waste Water Treatment Plant, including ensuring all processes and 
  procedures exceed State and Federal standards and regulations
• Maintains all water and waste infrastructure

For additional information please refer to the FAQ section of the website.