Public Works

The City of Kemah Public Works Department partners with Galveston County to manage mosquito control in our community. Galveston County is primarily responsible for mosquito spraying in Kemah. Public Works provides mosquito control spraying as needed and when weather permits.

• For spray schedules, maps, or to request service, visit the Galveston County Mosquito Control website.
• For questions or concerns, call 1-800-842-5622 or email mosquito.control@co.galveston.tx.us.
• Residents may also call the City of Kemah at 409.904.7436 for assistance.

What You Can Do to Protect Yourself and Your Family

Remember the 4 D’s:

• Defend – Use insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para-menthane-diol.
• Dress – Wear long sleeves and long pants when outdoors for extended periods.
• Dawn & Dusk – Limit outdoor activities during these hours, when mosquitoes are most active.
• Drain – Eliminate standing water around your home, such as in buckets, tires, birdbaths, and other containers where mosquitoes can breed.

Additional tips:

• Install or repair screens on windows and doors, or use air conditioning when possible.
• Remember: The label is the law. Spraying cannot take place if conditions are unfavorable, such as wind speeds over 10 mph or during hot daytime hours when adulticide is less effective. Mosquito activity is highest from early evening through early morning.

Parks & Public Spaces

The City of Kemah Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the City’s parks and public spaces—ensuring that facilities, playgrounds, equipment, and landscaped areas are safe, clean, and enjoyable for all.

For details on each location, amenities, and upcoming events, please visit our Parks & Recreation page.

The City of Kemah is committed to helping residents protect themselves, their families, and their property from flood hazards. Because of our location on the Gulf Coast and proximity to Galveston Bay, all areas of Kemah are at some level of risk for flooding—especially during tropical storms and severe weather events.

Education, preparedness, and prevention are the best tools for reducing risks and protecting property. To support residents, the City has created a central resource with information on flood hazards, preparedness tips, and property protection strategies.

Learn more at the City’s Flood Protection Information page.

Street Light Reporting

Street lights throughout the city are owned and maintained by CenterPoint Energy. 

Do you have a streetlight outage to report?
You will be asked to provide:

• a pole number for the non-functioning lights 
• contact information (in case more information is needed to locate a streetlight)
• an e-mail address (if you want feedback regarding your repair request)
• the number of streetlights you would like to report
• The system will guide you through the remaining steps.

If you already know the streetlight number, click here to go directly to the request form
To report a streetlight outage using a map, click here

Report general power outages by calling 713-207-2222 or toll-free 800-332-7143.

The City of Kemah Public Works Department recently identified and reported several non-functional lights in need of repair.
Streetlight Maintenance Report

Street Maintenance

The City of Kemah Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining streets that are owned by the City. Some roadways within Kemah, however, are owned and maintained by the State of Texas, Galveston County, or are privately owned. While our Public Works team provides right-of-way mowing and upkeep along State- and County-owned streets, repairs to the actual street surface are handled by the agency that owns them.

State-Owned Highways

Texas State Highway 146, State Highway 96, FM 518, and FM 2094 are state-owned roadways and are maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Please note: The City of Kemah does not control the traffic signals on these highways. To report issues such as signal problems, potholes, or other traffic concerns, please contact TxDOT directly at 713.802.5000.

If a concern is reported to the City about a roadway outside of our jurisdiction, our staff will promptly forward the information to the proper agency to ensure it is addressed. Call 409.904.7436 or 409.978.1266 for assistance.

Trash Collection

The City of Kemah Public Works Department does not provide residential or commercial garbage service. Public Works only handles trash pickup as part of right-of-way and park maintenance.

Garbage and trash collection in Kemah is provided through the City’s contracted vendor, AmeriWaste.

For service details, routes, and schedules, please view the AmeriWaste Trash & Recycling Guide.

Water and wastewater services in Kemah are provided by Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 (WCID 12).

Residents who need to:

• Start or disconnect service
• Report leaks or sewer issues
• Address billing or service concerns

should contact WCID 12 directly.

Visit Galveston County WCID 12 for information, service requests, and contact details.