The Department of Public Works (DPW) preserves, enhances, and
promotes quality of life and public safety through the responsible
development and maintenance of reliable and sustainable infrastructure
and services in the unincorporated region. DPW serves the unincorporated
parts of the County of San Diego maintaining our roads, sidewalks, and
bridges; providing wastewater services; keeping road drainage systems
and flood control channels clear; operating traffic signals and streetlights;
managing eight airports; providing professional project management,
engineering, and construction contract services; and inspecting private
developer construction sites and permit work performed in the County’s
Right of Way. DPW consists of four divisions responsible for a variety of
services and activities.
