City of Batesville Utility Department

City of Batesville Utility Department Check in often for updates on street closings, projects, water leaks, and more...

The City of Batesville Utility department consists of four divisions; billing, water treatment, wastewater treatment, and construction. Each of these departments handle specific tasks that are all essential for the delivery of water and collection of wastewater.

03/05/2026

Hey Neighbors! We currently have a garbage truck that is down and has caused delays in regular pick up inside the city limits. Our mechanics are working hard to get it repaired but we are at the mercy of parts being delivered. Please be patient as we try to fix the problem.

Your residential trash will most likely not be picked up at the normal time. Please leave your cans by the curb and our guys will get them as quickly as possible. If your normal day was yesterday, they will circle back around and get that as soon as they can.

We appreciate your understanding! Please feel free to share with your friends and neighbors as well!!

03/04/2026

For the third year in a row, USA Today has named Batesville one of the Best Small Towns in the South — and now our community has the opportunity to claim the top spot.

Voting is open now through March 30, and supporters can vote once per day as Batesville competes against ten other Southern communities for the No. 1 ranking.

This latest honor builds on a growing list of recognitions. Batesville has previously been named a Top 25 City by USA Today and earned Best Small Town in the South honors in both 2024 and 2025. The community has also been recognized as a Trendsetter City by Arkansas Business, named one of the Best Places to Raise a Family in Arkansas by HomeSnacks, and selected as a Community of the Year finalist by Community Playmaker in 2025.

Batesville’s recognition extends beyond rankings. Our community is home to award-winning schools, innovative locally owned businesses, and a growing network of parks, trails, and public spaces that enhance recreation and quality of life for families.

Downtown Batesville continues to thrive under the leadership of Main Street Batesville, earning statewide awards for historic preservation, economic vitality, and community-driven placemaking. The city has also earned statewide recognition as the Christmas Capital of Arkansas®, named the Ozark Gateway Region’s Festival of the Year and a finalist for Attraction of the Year by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

Recent groundbreaking ceremonies further underscore the city’s forward momentum, including a $25 million investment in recreation and a $110 million investment in water infrastructure improvements — transformational projects designed to support long-term growth without increasing taxes.

Tourism continues to fuel Batesville’s growth and visibility. In 2025, more than 850,000 visitors traveled to Batesville, with 39 percent coming from out of state and representing all 50 states. Those visitors generated more than $450 million in economic impact for the local economy.

Residents and supporters are encouraged to vote daily through March 30 to help Batesville claim the top spot.

🗳 Vote daily at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/batesville-arkansas/

01/30/2026

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01/27/2026

The Batesville Community Center will open at 8am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. There will be limited court space due to complications from the storms.

Huge THANK YOU to our Parks Maintenance Staff and to the City of Batesville Street Department for the cleanup of the sidewalks, roads and parking lots!

01/27/2026

UPDATE: January 26, 2026
The City of Batesville and Batesville Water Utilities Administrative Offices will be closed tomorrow, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather. Should you have a utility emergency, please call 870-698-2444.

There will be NO residential garbage pickup inside the city limits tomorrow. Commercial garbage will be picked up as conditions improve and they can reach businesses. Please keep watching our page for updates on when they can resume pickup!

The guys are still working to clear city streets, but friends, this stuff is stuck! Please be patient and know they will get to your area as soon as possible.

We don’t have many pictures today but here is one of the hill beside the mayor’s house. He said that several families have enjoyed sledding there today. Feel free to drop your snow fun and sledding pictures in the comments below!

As always, use caution if you have to be out! Stay safe and stay warm neighbors!

01/26/2026

The City of Batesville and Batesville Water Utilities Administrative Offices will be closed tomorrow, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. Should you have a utility emergency, please call 870-698-2444.

Commercial garbage will be picked up as conditions improve and they can reach businesses. We will update on residential pick up inside the city, as those decisions are made.

Please stay in and stay warm when possible. If you have to be out and about, please allow extra drive time. If you see a city, county or state plow truck, be considerate and let them through. They are trying to clear as many streets, roads and highways as they can.

Here are a couple of pictures of our guys out plowing today.

Arkansas Municipal League

01/23/2026

City of Batesville Employees are working hard today to prepare for the winter weather that will move in later tonight. The guys have been making the brine and pretreating the city streets ahead of the weather. They have also got the barricades ready for Boswell Street and the Baja and will put those in place once they are ready for sledding! ❄️☃️🛷
Please watch out for these guys over the next few days as they try to keep our city streets passable. Allow them the room they need and give them some grace as they do the best they can to clear city streets and still be able to go home to their families at the end of the day.
Stay safe, stay warm and use extreme caution if you must travel.

11/25/2025

🚗✨ Headed to White River Wonderland? Here’s how to get there + where to park! ✨🎄

Follow the marked route into White River Wonderland for an experience that keeps traffic moving and the magic glowing. 🎅💡 Traffic will be flowing in both directions, so please follow posted signage carefully.

Entering from the east (Newark, Jonesboro, Memphis):
Enter at the intersection of Harrison Street and 20th Street. While waiting to enter the park, use the left-hand lane and keep the right lane open for emergency vehicles and through traffic.

Entering from the south (Southside, Searcy, Little Rock):
Enter at the intersection of St. Louis Street and Myers Avenue. When traveling down St. Louis, use the right-hand lane and keep the left lane open for emergency vehicles and through traffic.

Entering from the north or west (Cave City, Mountain Home, Hardy):
Enter at either entrance. Merge early, use the inside lane, and keep the other lanes open for emergency vehicles and through traffic.

🚶‍♂️ Clearly marked walking routes will guide you through the entire display.

🅿️ Parking is available at the Batesville Community Center, White River Health, and Riverside Park for those attending walk-through nights or special events.

🚫 Please keep all business driveways and side street driveways clear at all times.

Plan ahead, arrive with patience, and get ready to soak in the Christmas Capital of Arkansas®! 🎁❄️

10/19/2025

The Batesville Police Department would like to thank the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin of Arkansas for their generous donation.

Address

500 E Main Street
Batesville, AR
72501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18706982400

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