Department of Utilities

About

The Department of Utilities provides drinking water, stormwater and wastewater services to residents and businesses in the city of Sacramento.

Department of Utilities news

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    Be aware of utilities scams

    Learn about several ways you can protect yourself from scammers targeting our customers.

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    New regulations for the Natomas Basin (A99 Flood Zone)

    Effective July 1, 2024, new FEMA regulations go into effect in the Natomas Basin.

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    City releases annual drinking water report

    Sacramento’s drinking water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal standards.

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Pollution prevention

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How to prevent pollution

Even the most careful, conscientious person can create pollution.

When fertilizers, pesticides and household chemicals are disposed of improperly, they can flow untreated into our waterways.  

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Flood preparedness

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Flood insurance

The City of Sacramento strongly encourages all property owners -- and even renters -- within Sacramento to carry a flood insurance policy of to help protect themselves and their property. 

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Water conservation rebates

Indoor and outdoor rebates
Save water and money

Customer can save water and money with water conservation rebates for lawn-to-landscape projects, and upgrades to irrigation systems, toilets and fixtures.

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