Public Utilities

Arial of WTP and WD&SC

Over 1.2 billion gallons of water pass through the Water Treatment Plant and distribution system with over 129 miles of piping.
El Dorado Wetlands & Water Reclamation Facility

This facility began operating in 2007. In 2008, it won the American Public Works Association's "Environmental Project of the Year" award.
Walnut River Water Festival Wetlands Tour

4th Graders meet at the wetlands kiosk to learn about the wetlands ecosystem.
Wetlands Kiosk

This Kiosk was built using grant money and correctional facility inmates. The kiosk displays environmental education information in a setting at the center of the El Dorado Wetlands
Wetlands Education Boardwalk

4th Graders attending the 19th Annual Walnut River Water Festival learn about the Wetlands Ecosystem from a boardwalk extending out into the wetlands
Walnut River Water Festival

Water Reclamation Facility Supt., Jason Patty, explains the wastewater treatment process to 4th Graders
Outdoor Education Is FUN!

Students learn about the Wetlands Ecosystem under the shade of the Wetlands Education Kiosk
El Dorado Water Treatment Plant

This facility has been producing the best tasting water in Kansas 24/7/365 for over 80 years
Top Facility in Kansas

The El Dorado Wetlands & Water Reclamation Facility has won this award four years in a row.
Biosolids Land Application

Biosolids are a widely used, safe, high quality fertilizer. This organic material provides nitrogen and phosphorous for row crops planted at the facility
Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Clarifier

Clarifiers separate solids from clean water near the final stage of the treatment process
Native Grass Buffer Strips

Native grass buffer strips border all City owned farm ground. The natural buffers prevent the erosion of valuable topsoil and protect our rivers and streams.
Wetlands Tour

The El Dorado Wetlands and Water Reclamation Facility hosts many tours during the Walnut River Water Festival
No-Till Farming

No-Till farming practices are followed at the WRF Farm. Here a soybean plant sprouts up through the previous year's crop residue, which protects the soil from erosion.
Fixing a Water Main Break

Water Distribution crews fix a water main leak

Responsibilities

The Public Utilities Department handles all of your water needs. We want you to turn on the tap and be assured that you have the best quality and best tasting water in Kansas. On the other end of the spectrum, when you are done with all that water, our sewer system transports the liquid waste to the El Dorado Wetlands & Water Reclamation Facility where removal of the pollutants and nutrients that would harm the environment occurs before returning clean water back to the Walnut River.

Mission

To provide the citizens of El Dorado with a well maintained and fiscally sound water production facility, proactive maintenance and enhancement of the water distribution system and sewer collection system; a wastewater treatment facility that meets all State and Federal regulations and operates as efficiently as possible. We will manage, utilize and protect El Dorado’s renewable resources to benefit the citizens of El Dorado, as well as future generations of El Dorado citizens.

Providing the best Utility Service for our citizens, award winning "Best Tasting Water in Kansas" and a National award winning Wetlands and Water Reclamation Facility

Reporting a Problem

We operate 24/7, with either personnel on-duty or on-call. We urge citizens with water or sewer issues, please contact the Utilities Department at 316-321-9100 during business office hours. However, if you experience problems after business hours, for water or sewer issues, call our on-call personnel at 316-323-4987 or 316-323-4997. We will check the city sewer first, at no expense to the customer, to assist in the elimination of the problem.