About Us

Welcome to the Public Works Department


Staff Contact
Executive Assistant
Kim Green  kgreen@murphytx.org

The operating divisions of the Public Works Department is responsible for protecting the public welfare through the design, construction and maintenance of streets, water utilities, drainage systems, water distribution, wastewater collection, Capital Improvements, and Parks and Recreation.

The City of Murphy purchases water from North Texas Municipal Water District. With two large capacity supply lines passing through the city, sufficient water for the foreseeable future is assured. A water tower with 1 million gallons capacity has been installed on Betsy Lane in the northern part of the city.

A diesel generator backup power supply has been installed to ensure that the newly renovated and updated pumping capacity will have power available even through an extended power outage from the TXU supply lines.

Summer sometimes brings a change of odor and flavor to the public water supply. This is not a health hazard. Click here for the fact sheet on taste and odor.

The City of Murphy supplies water to approximately 4,600 households. The water department has 3 water storage tanks including 1,000,000 gallon ground storage tank, a ground storage tank holding 250,000 gallons, and an elevated tank holding 1,000,000 gallons. There’s currently under construction a 2,000,000 gallon ground storage tank in the process of being built. The estimated completion date is August 2006. The city’s water pressure is about 60 to 70 PSI.

 The city has a complete sewer system with capacity expanded by tying in a 30 inch line with the Wylie sewage treatment plant. Engineering studies have been contracted for a joint project with City of Wylie to tie in with the Muddy Creek Regional Waste Water Treatment Facility.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Hours of operation
The Public Works Department’s regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except on holidays. However, standby personnel are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you need assistance after regular business hours, please call the after hours emergency number.

After hours emergency water line breaks and wastewater backup calls can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, Call 972-965-6200.