Department of Public Works

Josh Cansler
Commissioner


Town Hall, Room 203
(518) 439-4955, Ext. 1132
(518) 439-4955, option 1
E-mail:

Erik Deyoe
Deputy Commissioner


Town Hall, Room 203
(518) 439-4955, Ext. 1137
(518) 439-4955, option 1
E-mail:

Department Telephone/E-mail Directory



Responsibilities of the Department

The Department of Public Works (DPW) services customers throughout the Town of Bethlehem, and parts of the Town of New Scotland. DPW is broken down into five divisions. The Town Engineer also serves as the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works and is responsible for review of all planning projects, design and construction of town infrastructure projects, and support of other town departments with necessary engineering expertise. The Administrative Division of DPW operates the Customer Call Center for the Town and processes all water and sewer bills. The Field Operations Division maintains 190 miles of water system pipeline, 160 miles of sewer collection pipeline, 37 sewer lift stations, and eight water storage tanks. The Water Treatment Division maintains and operates the Vly Creek Reservoir, two water purification plants, and two water interconnections with the City of Albany. The Wastewater Treatment Division maintains and operates the Towns wastewater treatment plant. The Department of Public Works employs 60 people.

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Town of Bethlehem: 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 Ph: 518.439.4955
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