The Department of Public Works consists of several departments; Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Planning/Zoning, Water/Sewer and Landfill Operations.
| Address: | 1100 Sunrise Boulevard Rotterdam, NY 12306 |
| Contact: | Department of Public Works |
| Phone: | (518) 355-7575 ext.395 |
| Fax: | (518) 355-2725 |
| Contact Us: | Click here to learn more |
The Department of Public Works is committed to providing an efficient level of service to the residents of the Town. As the Town moves forward, there will be many new challenges with maintaining and improving our infrastructure. Our staff will continue to be proactive and implement new ideas and technology to ensure these challenges are met. We will strive to provide the best services for the Town residents.
Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Water/Sewer Emergency/Non-Emergency:
Department of Public Works Coordinator
Building Inspectors/Code Enforcement
DPW Clerical Staff
Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning/Zoning Department
Planning Commission
Town Consulting Engineer
GIS/Maps/Location
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
STORMWATER HOTLINE: (518) 355-7575 ext. 395 during business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm) OR (518) 630-0911 during non-business hours
Stormwater Program Coordinator/Stormwater Management Officer
Stormwater Management Officer
Stormwater Links:
Annual Reports: (Shown in Download list below)
NYSDEC - Stormwater page
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8468.html
EPA Homeowner Care of Septic Systems
https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPURL.cgi?Dockey=200041E0.txt
NYSDEC - Create a Rain Garden
http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/44330.html
Water Sense from the Environmental Protection Agency
https://www.epa.gov/watersense
Practice safe lawn care by following guidance (link below) from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation:
https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/water/water-quality/lawn-fertilizer
| Document Name | Action |
|---|---|
| Annual Water Quality Report 2025 | Download |
| Multi-dwelling Fire and Property Maintenance Permit Application | Download |
| MS4 Annual Report (Final) | Download |
| 2026 Summer Employment-Parks Department | Download |
| Residential Water Meter Installation | Download |
| Hydrant Flushing Schedule | Download |
| Building Department informational handout | Download |
| Schedule of fees | Download |
| Official Zoning Map of the Town of Rotterdam | Download |
| Final MS4 2025 Annual Report | Download |
| Juracka Dog Park Permit Application and Rules | Download |
| Rotterdam Complete Streets Checklist | Download |
| Rotterdam Complete Streets | Download |
| Liquid Mercury Small Spill Guidelines | Download |
| Mercury Minimization Program | Download |