Articles

1. How to Schedule a Bulk Waste Pickup in Susanville06.09.2026Large household items can be difficult to move through ordinary garbage service. Furniture, appliances, mattresses, yard debris, and other oversized materials…
2. Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Utility Customer06.09.2026Utility service supports everyday life, from safe drinking water and sewer systems to streets, stormwater facilities, natural gas, geothermal resources, and…
3. Keeping Susanville’s public works fleet ready06.09.2026Every water main repair, street inspection, storm drain response, and facility project depends on reliable vehicles and equipment. Susanville’s Public Works…
4. How to report a missing or damaged manhole cover06.09.2026A missing, shifted, or broken manhole cover can create an immediate hazard for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and maintenance crews. An uncovered opening may…
5. 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…
6. 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…
7. 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,…
8. 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.…
9. 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…
10. 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…