Public Works

Homer Public Works is hard at work making sure that your drinking water meets EPA standards and is not contaminated with lead – as appears to be the case in Flint, Michigan.

The problems in Flint were first brought to the attention of the public when residents were found to have elevated levels of lead in their blood stream. The corrosive Flint River water may have caused lead from aging pipes to leach into the water supply, causing extremely elevated lead levels.

Addendum #1 Issued 02/19/16

Addendum #2 Issued 02/25/16

Addendum #3 Issued 02/29/16

INVITATION TO BID

By the City of Homer, Alaska, for the
Waddell Way Road and Water Main Improvements 2016

INVITATION TO BID

By the City of Homer, Alaska, on the
Nine Waddell Way Cabins Surplus Sale

ADDENDUM #1 ISSUED 9/18/15

The City’s sewer treatment plant (located along the Sterling Highway at the bottom of Heath Street) is experiencing operational difficulties that are resulting in a greater than normal amount of odor being generated from the sludge lagoon.

 A petition for the Waddell Street and Waddell Road Reconstruction and Paving improvements was initiated resulting in the Webber Subdivision Special Assessment District (SAD) in your neighborh

The City of Homer has over 5.41 miles of trails.  Click on the attached links for information and use the maps of the parks and trails in Homer below. 

Periodically, you will see Public Works personnel releasing water from fire hydrants. Homer residents often ask why the City flushes water from fire hydrants.