City of Blythe, Public Works

City of Blythe, Public Works The goal of Public Works Administration is to provide the highest quality service to the citizens of Blythe.

The department has 20 full-time employees, a budget of $17 million. The department has 19 full-time employees, a budget of $12 million and is organized into the following divisions:

Parks and Landscape
Street Maintenance
Central Garage
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Wastewater Treatment
Sewer Collection

The combined responsibilities of these departments include maintaining and managing the

Cityโ€™s infrastructure. The Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance and improvement of all publicly owned streets, curbs, gutter and sidewalks, storm drains, storm lift stations, recycling programs, traffic signals, water treatment, production and distribution, sewer collection and treatment, sewer lift stations, vehicle maintenance of all city vehicles and vector control. In addition, the department supervises all construction of public improvements in subdivisions and on public property. Solid waste (trash) collection is currently contracted with CR&R, Inc.

09/18/2025

๐Ÿ“ข As a reminder, if Public Works services are required after normal business hours please contact the Blythe Police Department, (760) 922-6111 - option 5.

๐Ÿ“ข If you are experiencing an emergency please dial 9-1-1

04/04/2023

๐Ÿ“Œ ๐—”๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: A Park Use Application must be submitted, and approved, prior to any event taking place in any public park within city limits.

โ–ช๏ธ Applications can be obtained online: https://www.cityofblythe.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/45/Park-Use-Application

โ–ช๏ธ Applications can also be obtained from the Receptionist at City Hall, 235 N Broadway.

โ–ช๏ธ Absolutely no vehicles are permitted on the grass of any public park, at any time, even with an approved Park Use permit.

โ–ช๏ธ Additional information can be found in the Blythe Municipal Code: https://library.municode.com/ca/blythe/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12.28COPUPAMA

If you have any questions please contact our office, (760) 922-6611.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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03/09/2023

๐Ÿ“ฃ At approximately 3:00pm, on 3/9/2023, a water service line was hit and damaged. In order to repair the damaged line the water service in the following areas is currently interrupted: Riviera Drive, the California Agricultural Inspection Station, The Cove RV Resort, and Blythe Marina Estates.

At this time there is no estimated time of completion.

Thank you for your cooperation.

03/03/2023

๐Ÿ“ข๐—˜๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜†: The Todd Park restrooms will only be open from 7:30am to 2:00pm, Monday through Friday; closed on holidays.

Restrooms will be made available for scheduled events with an approved Park Use Application: https://www.cityofblythe.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/45/Park-Use-Application

This adjusted schedule will remain in place until further notice, as to allow time for repairs to be completed.

If you have any questions please contact our office, (760) 922-6611.

Thank you for your cooperation.

02/27/2023
02/23/2023

Riviera Drive Residents:

Water will be temporarily shut off for repairs on the main water line. Repairs should take approximately 3 hours. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 760-922-6611.

Have a great day. ๐Ÿ˜Š

๐Ÿ“Œ To help us identify a problem in your area that needs service from the Department of Public Works:โ–ช Request service at...
02/02/2023

๐Ÿ“Œ To help us identify a problem in your area that needs service from the Department of Public Works:

โ–ช Request service at the Public Works office, located at 440 South Main Street, during normal business hours.
โ–ช Call the Public Works office at (760) 922-6611.
โ–ช Complete an online service request which will be sent to Public Works.

If you have any questions, please contact our office.

Thank you for your assistance.

This service request form will help us identify a problem in your area that needs service. Should a problem require urgent attention, please call us immediately. For police emergency dial 911.

Address

440 S Main Street
Blythe, CA
92225

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+17609226611

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