Articles

1. How to Understand Your Water Usage History Online01.09.2026Your online water usage history can do more than show the amount due on a utility bill. It can help you identify seasonal patterns, notice an unexpected…
2. What to Do When Your Sewer Cleanout Is Damaged01.09.2026A sewer cleanout provides access to the private sewer line that carries wastewater from a property toward the public sewer system. It usually consists of a…
3. How to Report a Street Flooding Issue01.09.2026Street flooding can develop quickly when rainfall overwhelms storm drains, leaves block inlets, or causes runoff to collect in low-lying areas. A timely report…
4. Safe Medical Sharps Disposal in Susanville01.09.2026Used needles, lancets, syringes, auto-injectors, and other sharp medical devices require careful handling after use. Safe disposal protects household members,…
5. Protecting Drinking Water With Backflow Prevention01.09.2026Safe drinking water depends on more than treatment at the water plant. It also depends on the condition of the connections between the public water system,…
6. How to Find Out About Planned Road Closures in Susanville31.08.2026Road closures can affect a daily commute, school drop-off, deliveries, access to businesses, and travel through neighborhoods. In Susanville, planned work may…
7. How to apply for a Public Works internship31.08.2026A Public Works internship offers practical exposure to the systems that keep Susanville operating. Interns may learn about municipal water, streets, sidewalks,…
8. How a natural gas service extension reaches your home31.08.2026Extending a natural gas line to a residence involves more than connecting a pipe from the street to a meter. The work must be evaluated for availability,…
9. How to Protect Your Home From Freezing Pipes31.08.2026Cold weather can turn water inside household plumbing into a serious problem. As water freezes, it expands and creates pressure inside pipes, sometimes causing…
10. How to get a permit for a construction dumpster in the street31.08.2026A roll-off dumpster can make a renovation, demolition, or major cleanup easier, but placing it in a public street affects traffic, parking, drainage,…