Utilities News
The City strives to meet Public Health Goals, which are set by the State of California to encourage drinking water providers to do the best they can to provide safe, high-quality drinking water. We actively work toward these goals and report progress to the City Council and the public every three years. Here is the latest Public Health Goals report.
October 26th is Water Discovery Day: The public is invited to tour the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant and see how water is made before it gets to your home. There will be water tasting and a complimentary custom water bottle given out at the end of the tour. Event details coming soon...
Watering schedule waived during extreme weather: For residents concerned with heat damage to trees, plants, and landscape, the City of Sacramento watering schedule restrictions are waived on the second day of 100+ degree heat (meaning people can water even if it isn't their day). The exemption ends the day after the last 100+ degree day. Read for more on the water schedule and exemptions.
Consumer Confidence Report now available: Congratulations! Your drinking water meets or exceeds all State and Federal drinking water standards. A copy of our annual water quality report, also called a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), is now available.
City of Sacramento and Sac County Water Agency join Sites Project Authority, March 9, 2018: The City of Sacramento and Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) have decided to participate as members of the Site Project Authority in an effort to enhance water storage and improve environmental flows.
SURA application now available online, Feb. 23, 2018: The City of Sacramento is excited to debut the Sacramento Utility Rate Assistance online application. If you qualify for the program, you can start saving money! Several languages are available for your convenience. See if you qualify today!
Free Rain Barrels, Feb. 23, 2018: The City is to distribute free rain barrels to Sacramento Utilities customers. This is a great way to save water!
Cause of colored water, Oct. 17, 2017: The City’s Department of Utilities has determined that the cause of the discolored water is manganese, a metal that can occur naturally in ground water.
Do Not Drink Notice Lifted: The "Do Not Drink" notice has been lifted for the area bounded by Pell Drive, Norwood Ave., Main Ave. and I-80. Additional questions? Call 311 or 916-264-5011.
Customers with recently retrofitted or installed water meters after 90 days can now sign up and access My Water. Create your account and begin viewing you water usage today.