What We Do

The staff at Public Works are dedicated to serving the people of the Ft. Berthold Reservation–meet your Public Works Department and learn what it is they do for you!

SERVICES PROVIDED

Internally, we act as Administration for Solid Waste and Waste Water by collecting data, dispatching work orders, creating customer base, billing and collecting revenue. We also receive and process applications for sanitation facilities for new/like new homes, and work with programs to streamline the process of owning a home.

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS

Any enrolled or non-enrolled members living on or around Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, but cannot exceed the counties adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.

AREA(S) SERVED

Any area within the exterior boundaries of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, and /or any areas within adjacent counties to those exterior boundaries.

PURPOSE/MISSION STATEMENT

Water, sewer, solid waste and roads are basic needs of any community. These needs can and should be available to everyone. Our purpose is to fulfill the basic infrastructure needs of the public and to effectively operate and maintain our facilities in order to provide a clean and healthy environment for the MHA Nation. Our mission is to Develop and maintain a system that will improve the quality of life for our members and ensure the sustainability of our environment, economy and communities, for ourselves and future generations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Public Works administers for Solid Waste and Waste Water, who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of 4 solid waste transfer stations, 18 sewerage lift stations, 9 sewerage collection systems, 4 lagoons and two fleets which include 2 vac trucks, 8 trash trucks, 4 roll-off delivery trucks, bobcat, backhoe, forklift, and a dozer. We also dig graves and maintain relationships with federal agencies.

Public Works Staff