Water Department

About the Water Department

We ensure safe, high-quality water service for nearly 100,000 people. Operating over 300 miles of pipes, pumps, and a reservoir, we purify local water sources to supply your drinking water. Every drop matters in our commitment to public health and responsible water management.

Recognizing the impact of climate change on water supply and infrastructure, we are proactively adapting infrastructure to the changing climate, diversifying our water supply, and planning for a resilient future.

What We Do

Collect and move water, store and treat water, distribute and track how much water is used, bill our customers for their water use, provide tools and resources to conserve water and protect the Newell Creek, Zayante and Laguna watersheds..

Who We Provide Water Service to

Water Service Area Boundary Map(PDF, 2MB)

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Resources

Governing Structure and Oversight

• The governing body for the Water Department is the City Council.
• The Director of the Water Department reports to the City Manager.
• A seven member Water Commission advises City Council on policy matters involving the operations and management of the water system.

Water Department Organizational Chart(PDF, 27KB)