Serving People. Protecting the Environment.
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The Donner Summit Public Utility District is located in Soda Springs, California, and provides sewer collection and treatment and water treatment and distribution to its customers.
Big Bend Water System Status: Normal
What’s New
Notice of Updated Wastewater Capacity Fee
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 21, 2023 the Board adopted Ordinance 2023-01 updating the fee charged when connecting to the sewer system. The updated fees are effective on April 21, 2023. The new fees are scalable for single family residences and accessory dwelling units, and provide more funding for needed sewer system improvements.
For details, download Ordinance 2023-01.
California Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Update
LIHWAP is expanding to help those who are current on their bills but still need some assistance. The program offers a one-time payment to help low-income households pay water or wastewater bills. to qualify, households must meet the following criteria:
Total household gross income is at or below 60% of the State Median Income or a household member is a current recipient of LIHEAP, CalFresh, or CalWorks.
Visit the LIHWAP program overview at https://csd.ca.gov/waterbill for more information.
Water
Donner Summit Public Utility District’s water treatment plant is located in the mountains on Donner Summit. Upgraded in 2018, the plant has the capacity to treat and deliver up to 1 millions of gallons (mgd) of water daily. The District also provides water to the Big Bend community.
Wastewater
Donner Summit Public Utility District implements the most stringent methods for treating wastewater. A state-of-the-art Ultraviolet system disinfects wastewater to the highest level, allowing the District to be the first wastewater treatment plant in California to recycle water for snowmaking.
Latest Board Agenda and Packet
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Packet |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | 2023.05.16 Agenda | 2023.05.16 Board Packet |
