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  • Call (619) 441-1658 or email PublicWorks@elcajon.gov

Engineering Services Department 

In 2024, Public Works split into two distinct departments: Public Works Operations and Engineering Services. However, we still work closely together to serve our community to the best of our abilities.

 Please visit the Engineering Services page for information regarding, but not limited to:

  • City construction projects (Capital Improvements)
  • Private development projects
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SEWER OVERFLOW
EMERGENCIES

Call (619) 441-1658

*After Hours: (619) 579-3311

Sewer Billing

Call (619) 441-1653

Text (619) 333-6618

 sewerbilling@elcajon.gov

 

Public Works Operations
1050 Vernon Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
publicworks@elcajon.gov
(619) 441-1658

 

Engineering Services
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
engineeringservices@elcajon.gov
(619) 441-1653

*After hours sewer emergencies can be directed to the Police Department at (619) 579-3311.
Public Works personnel are on call 24 hours a day and can be reached by the Police Department.
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City of El Cajon | 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020 | 619-441-1716 

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