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Report a Problem

Use the information below to report issues with city infrastructure, services, or public property. Reports are routed to the appropriate department for resolution.

Common Issues

IssueDepartmentPhone
Potholes & road damageDept. of Public Works456-ALTO-DPW
Streetlight outageDept. of Water & Power456-ALTO-DWP
Water main break or leakDept. of Water & Power456-ALTO-DWP
Power outageDept. of Water & Power456-ALTO-DWP
Damaged sidewalkDept. of Public Works456-ALTO-DPW
Fallen tree or blocked trailDept. of Parks & Recreation456-ALTO-DPR
Traffic signal malfunctionDept. of Transportation456-ALTO-DOT
Missed trash pickupSolid Waste Division456-ALTO-HAUL
Parking meter malfunctionParking Division456-ALTO-PKG
Graffiti or vandalismAlto Police Department456-ALTO-APD

How to Report

  1. By Phone: Call the department listed above during business hours.
  2. By Email: Send a description and location to [email protected].
  3. In Person: Visit City Hall at 1 City Hall Plaza during business hours.

When reporting an issue, please include:

  • A description of the problem
  • The exact location (street address or nearest intersection)
  • Your contact information for follow-up

Response Times

The city aims to respond to reported issues within the following timeframes:

PriorityExamplesTarget Response
UrgentWater main break, downed power line, traffic signal outSame day
StandardPothole, streetlight out, missed pickup3–5 business days
RoutineSidewalk crack, faded road markings10–15 business days