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SUSANVILLE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT
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Water and Natural Gas Billing Questions: (530)252-5111
Public Works Department:(530) 257-1041
For natural gas, water, or street EMERGENCIES call our 24/7 emergency line (530) 257-7236
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Water Regulations
What are the Current Water Regulations?
Water conservation is an important issue and all citizens are encouraged to use water wisely and eliminate water waste. Currently, the City of Susanville does NOT have mandatory water conservation measures in place; however, all Californians are still required to follow the state regulations (follow the link below). There are no prohibited days of the week for outdoor irrigation.
NOTE: All water provided by the City to your home or business in potable.
For a complete list of State mandated regulations, please visit: State Water Resources Control Board
Water Department
Our mission is to provide safe drinking water to our customers at the lowest possible cost while adhering to the strictest guidelines for water quality, safety, and environmental protection.
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Groundwater
About 30 percent of California's total annual water supply comes from groundwater in normal years, and up to 60 percent in drought years. Local communities' usage may be different; many areas rely exclusively on groundwater while others use only surface water supplies. Contrary to popular opinion, groundwater does not exist in underground lakes. Groundwater fills pores (spaces) between sand, gravel, silt and clay in water-bearing formations known as aquifers. |
Underground Springs
Concentrated springs occur along hillsides in mountain and piedmont areas at points where groundwater emerges naturally from openings in rock. These are the easiest springs to develop and protect from contamination. Proper development for concentrated springs consists of intercepting water underground in its natural flowpath before it reaches the land surface.
Spring Box Collection System
One common way to collect water from a spring is by using a spring box collection system. In this method, a water-tight basin is placed in the ground which collects the spring water. This captured water can then be distributed to houses or buildings through pipes and valves. |
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contact us:
720 South Street
Susanville, CA 96130
530-257-1041
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