Articles

1. Natural gas odor indoors: steps to protect your household06.09.2026A natural gas smell inside a home requires immediate attention. Utility gas is naturally odorless, so suppliers add a sulfur-like odorant that may smell like…
2. How to Use Susanville’s Interactive Utility Rate Calculator06.09.2026The City of Susanville’s interactive utility rate calculator helps residents estimate potential monthly charges before a bill arrives. By entering service…
3. How a new fire hydrant is installed in your neighborhood06.09.2026A new fire hydrant is a carefully planned piece of public infrastructure that gives firefighters reliable access to water during an emergency. Its location,…
4. How to Prevent Sewer Backups in Your Home06.09.2026A sewer backup can send wastewater into bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and garages, causing property damage and creating serious sanitation concerns.…
5. Why some streets have speed humps and how they are installed05.09.2026Speed humps are raised sections of pavement designed to encourage slower vehicle speeds on local streets. They are a form of traffic calming, used where…
6. How to get a permit for a parade or public assembly05.09.2026A parade, march, festival, rally, or other public gathering can affect streets, sidewalks, parking, utilities, emergency routes, and nearby businesses. In…
7. Understanding the city’s recycled water program05.09.2026Recycled water is treated wastewater that receives additional processing so it can be used safely for approved nonpotable purposes. Instead of relying entirely…
8. How to Volunteer for a City Cleanup Event05.09.2026A city cleanup event gives residents a practical way to improve public spaces, protect local waterways, and support the people who maintain Susanville’s…
9. What happens to your water after it goes down the drain05.09.2026When water leaves a sink, shower, toilet, or washing machine, its journey is just beginning. Used water, known as wastewater, travels through a network of…
10. How to Appeal a Property Lien for Unpaid Utility Bills05.09.2026A property lien for unpaid municipal utility charges can affect refinancing, sale, or transfer of a home. In Susanville, a disputed balance may involve water,…