The responsibilities of the Department include:
(1) the general management and implementation of projects included in the County's annual capital budget, except for those under the administration of the Board of Education or the Community College;
(2) the preparation of design standards, specifications, and details for the County;
(3) the review of major water and sewer infrastructure, transmission mains, pumping stations, and capital projects;
(4) the engineering, design, construction, maintenance, and repair of County owned roads and the issuance of right-of-way permits;
(5) the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals, traffic signs, pavement markings, and street lighting;
(6) the management of the County's watershed and stormwater system as set forth in §§ 16-3-101 et seq. of this Code, including the design and construction of watershed improvement structures and facilities for improved water quality management;
(7) the collection, disposal, and recycling of residential solid waste and the operation of facilities for handling solid waste;
(8) the operation and maintenance of public water and wastewater utility systems in the County; and
(9) the construction, operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water pumping stations, wastewater pumping stations, water storage facilities, water meters, water and wastewater mains and conduits, and fire hydrants, and the testing and analysis of water and wastewater.
(1985 Code, Art. 25, § 25-2-103) (Bill No. 18-88; Bill No. 67-98; Bill No. 20-00; Bill No. 63-04)