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For 17 consecutive years, the City of Herculaneum has proudly held the designation of Tree City USA, a recognition awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation. This prestigious title honors our community’s unwavering commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship. Tree City USA status reflects Herculaneum’s dedication to maintaining and enhancing our public tree resources. Through […]

PUBLIC NOTICE: You’re Invited! Community Meetings with Open Houses EPA is hosting four separate events about protecting communities from lead hazards at Superfund sites in historic mining areas. We hope you can attend one! Join EPA and partner agency representatives to ask your questions and learn about: EPA’s updated guidance for lead in soil Site […]

The City of Herculaneum is incredibly proud to honor three brave teenage girls who demonstrated extraordinary courage and quick thinking during a near-drowning incident at a local pool.  These young women were recognized at City Hall on Monday, August 26th for their life-saving actions. In addition to their well-deserved recognition, each of them received  check […]

The City of Herculaneum, Missouri is located about 27 minutes south of the City of St. Louis, directly off of Interstate 55. Business Opportunity The City of Herculaneum is strategically located for growth with development opportunities within our community improvement districts. Our Strengths →Professional, Responsive Staff →In house Permitting Department →Public Safety provided by Herculaneum […]

What is a lead service line inventory? A lead service line inventory is a detailed record of the materials from which all service line in a water system are made.  The goal is to identify lead pipelines that should be replaced. Why is it required? On December 16, 2021, the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule […]

On Sunday, August 3rd, 2024 Candace Siebert, Herculaneum Park Superintendent, received notification of a swarm of bees in town.  Siebert quickly changed into her beekeeping suit and sprang into action.  She arrived on scene to a large collection of bees that had gathered in a fellow neighbor’s tree.  Local residents and neighborhood children looked on […]

On Wednesday, July 10th, our officers responded to a neighborhood pool in reference to a potential drowning victim. Officer Wright of the Herculaneum Police Department was first to respond.  It is reported that three young Herculaneum residents performed heroic, life-saving actions prior to the arrival of first responders.  The victim, a minor, was resuscitated and […]