Water and Sewer

Water and sanitary sewer services are provided to most Woodbury residents by the city's Utility Division. This division operates and maintains wells, water storage facilities, sanitary sewer lines and lift stations; flushes city hydrants; reads water meters; and repairs fire hydrants.

A city-owned and city-operated water system makes up a major portion of the Woodbury Utility Division. The water supply comes from wells with a total pumping capacity of about 19,184 gallons per minute or 27.6 million gallons per day. To handle peak water loads; Woodbury also has five water towers and one ground reservoir. The water is chlorinated and fluoridated to meet Department of Health standards. Some Woodbury properties obtain their water through private wells and are not served by the municipal water systems.

The Utility Division also maintains sanitary sewer lines in Woodbury which discharge into the regional waste treatment system managed by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). Those properties not on sewer lines utilize private on-site septic systems. A separate building permit is required to install a septic system that conforms to state and city codes.

There are occasions when utility personnel need to gain access to your home. The two most common occurrences are for the initial seal-up of the water meter and for repair work to water meters. Utility personnel wear city uniforms and carry a picture I.D. card. Residents having any questions regarding utility personnel should call the Public Works Department at (651) 714-3720.

January 19, 2007
Department of Health finds low levels of PFBA in Woodbury wells

• Municipal Water Service
• Lawn Watering Restrictions
• Sanitary Sewer Systems
• Storm Water System and Maintenance
• Water and Sewer Emergencies
• Utility Billing