Articles

1. Why your water might look cloudy and what to do22.08.2026Cloudy tap water can be alarming, but a hazy or milky appearance is often caused by tiny air bubbles rather than unsafe water. This is especially common when…
2. Where Susanville’s drinking water begins22.08.2026When a faucet opens in Susanville, the water has already traveled through a carefully managed system of wells, pipes, storage facilities, testing programs, and…
3. Sewer backups and stormwater floods: how to tell them apart22.08.2026Water inside a home, business, or public area can come from several infrastructure problems. Two events that are often confused are a sanitary sewer backup and…
4. How stormwater drains work and why they matter22.08.2026When rain falls on Susanville, some water soaks into soil and landscaping. The rest travels across roofs, driveways, streets, sidewalks, and other hard…
5. Reporting a broken sidewalk or curb in Susanville22.08.2026A damaged sidewalk, uneven curb, or missing section of pavement can create a serious obstacle for people walking, using wheelchairs, pushing strollers, or…
6. Steps to take before digging in your yard22.08.2026A new fence, garden bed, tree, drainage channel, mailbox, or patio can improve your property, but even a shallow excavation may encounter buried utilities.…
7. Winterizing outdoor pipes before Susanville’s freezing weather22.08.2026Freezing temperatures can turn water left in an outdoor pipe into a costly repair. As water freezes, it expands and creates pressure that may split hose bibs,…
8. Geothermal heating in Susanville: how the system works21.08.2026Geothermal heating uses heat stored naturally beneath the ground to warm buildings, water, and other facilities. In Susanville, this local energy resource…
9. What to Do If You Smell Natural Gas Near Your Home21.08.2026A natural gas odor requires immediate attention. The smell is often compared with rotten eggs because suppliers add an odorant to otherwise odorless gas. Even…
10. Understanding your water meter and checking for leaks21.08.2026Your water meter records the amount of water delivered to your property. Learning how to read it gives you a clearer view of household consumption, helps…