City of Meridian, MS

2010 Annual Drinking Water
Quality Report (pdf format)

From water to streets to stop signs, the Public Works Department maintains the infrastructure of the city and has a strong impact on the quality of life offered to residents. Jobs performed by the Department include:

Maintaining streets, including paving and patching, installation of curbs and gutters, installing signs and striping streets.

Providing fresh water, reading water meters and billing customers, maintaining and replacing water meters, water and sewer lines and fire hydrants.

Monitoring garbage, trash and recyclable under contract with a private firm.

Operating the wastewater treatment plant.

Cutting down and trimming trees and cutting grass on city right-of-way.

Cleaning out ditches and culverts, sweeping streets, constructing sidewalks and spraying for mosquitoes.

Maintaining all of the city's vehicles and equipment.

Title VI Information

Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Policy Statement
Authorities
Title VI Delegation Chart
Filing a Complaint
Internal Complaint Processing
Title VI Complaint Form

Contacts for Public Works
Street	streets@meridianms.org or 601-485-1990
Sanitation	garbage@meridianms.org Southern Waste at 601-483-9777 or the City at 601-485-1970
Utility Billing	waterbilling@meridianms.org
Freshwater & Waste	water&sewer@meridianms.org For a water leak or sewer problem 601-485-1976 After hours or emergency 601-485-1975

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.	WHAT IS THE WALKING DISTANCE AROUND THE WALKING TRACK AT BONITA?
A.	The distance around the walking track is 1.19 miles.



Q.	WHY DO EMPLOYEES JUST STAND AROUND A HOLE IN THE STREET NOT WORKING?
A.	The employees could be waiting on a piece of equipment that is coming or there is someone in the hole already working and those on the street are waiting to relieve them or there is not enough room for anyone else.

Q.	HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RESERVE A PAVILION AT BONITA?
A.	The pavilions rent for $40.00 and if you need electricity it's an additional $25.00.

Q.	WHO DO I CALL TO HAVE A STREET LIGHT REPAIRED?
A.	You need to call Mississippi Power at 1-800-532-1502

Q.	IS THERE ANY CAMPING AT BONITA?
A.	There is no camping allowed at Bonita. The park hours are from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Q.	WHO DO I CALL IF MY WATER METER BOX IS FULL OF WATER?
A.	You call Water Billing at 601-485-1950.

Q.	DOES THE CITY SPRAY FOR MOSQUITOES?
A.	Yes we do. The mosquito spraying is done in routes covering the entire City of Meridian . Every area of the city should be sprayed every six weeks.

Q.	I HIT A POTHOLE THAT DAMAGED MY CAR. WHO DO I CALL TO FILE A CLAIM?
A.	You need to call Mr. Donald McDowell to file a claim at 601-485-1887. You also need to call 601-485-1990 to report the pothole and its location.

Q.	THERE IS WATER COMING OUT OF THE MANHOLE IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. WHO DO I CALL?
A.	You need to call the Lines Maintenance Division at 601-485-1976.

Q.	CAN THE CITY CUT DOWN OR TRIM MY TREE IF IT IS ON CITY PROPERTY?
A.	The City of Meridian can only cut down and trim trees that are on the city right-of-way that have been determined to be a hazard.

Q.	WHAT IS THE SIZE LIMIT ON LIMBS BEFORE THEY CAN BE PICKED UP?
A.	Limbs can be up to no longer than 5 feet in length and 8 inches in diameter. They can weigh no more than 60 pounds.

City of Meridian • 2412 7th Street • P.O. Box 1430 • Meridian, MS 39302