News & Events
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2023 Water-Use Efficiency Awards
In celebration of Water Awareness Month, Santa Rosa City Council recognized five award recipients for their efforts to save water and increase water efficiency in their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. Read on... -
2023 Merit Awards
The City is seeking nominations for its 2023 Merit Awards recognizing those volunteers who make Santa Rosa a better place to live. Read on... -
Local Reservoirs Full; City Council Rescinds Water Shortage Emergency
The generous amounts of rain received by the Russian River Watershed this winter have fully restored water supply in our local drinking water reservoirs. Read More... -
Clean California Community Days – Spring into Action!
The City of Santa Rosa is partnering with Caltrans for Clean California Community Days, an eleven-day, state-wide community beautification event Read on... -
New Opportunities for Safe Medicine Disposal
Thanks to newly implemented statewide legislation, Sonoma and Mendocino County residents now have more convenient opportunities to safely dispose of their expired or unwanted medications and home generated sharps waste. Additional Info... -
Santa Rosans Transform 4 Million Square Feet of Grass Into Water-Saving Landscapes
Thanks to the commitment of Santa Rosa’s community to save water, residents and businesses in the city have transformed over 4 million square feet of grass into beautiful, water-saving landscapes. Read on... -
Creek Stewardship Spring Volunteer Activities
Join the Creek Stewardship Team! We encourage anyone who lives, travels, or recreates along Santa Rosa's creeks to volunteer this fall to help keep our creeks clean and safe. Additional Info... -
NEW Toilet Replacement Rebate Available
Replace your 1.6 gallon per flush (or more) toilet with a new WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilet and receive a rebate (up to) $75 per toilet. Additional Info... -
Water Supply Update - Jan. 11, 2023
We welcome in a new year, and the abundance of rain to Northern California. While we cannot yet declare the drought over, this steady stretch of rain has improved conditions for Lake Sonoma, which is steadily increasing with each storm. Additional Info... -
City to Receive $19.4 Million for Critical Sewer System Improvements
The City of Santa Rosa’s $19.4 million environmental infrastructure authorization under the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is included in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act. Additional Info... -
Water Supply Update - Dec. 7, 2022
Working together to save water remains critical with record low storage levels in Lake Sonoma despite much-needed rainfall. Additional Info... -
Everything You Need to Know About Rainwater Harvesting
With an average annual rainfall in Santa Rosa of 30 inches, you could harvest and reuse over 19,800 gallons of water per year with that 1,000 square foot roof. Additional Info... -
Is Your Home Rain Ready? Simple Actions Have Big Impacts.
It's that time of year to rake leaves, clear gutters, and replace windshield wiper blades. People caring for their homes can unknowingly impact local creeks. Additional Info... -
Groundbreaking for Recycled Water Project
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, Santa Rosa Water broke ground on a $68 million project to replace the aged-out recycled water disinfection system at the Laguna Treatment Plant. Read on... -
Call for WaterSmart Gardens!
The 2023 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour will take place in May and return to in-person! Feeling inspired to show off your native focused garden? Learn how to participate! Additional Info... -
Team Spotlight: Storm Water and Creeks
The City of Santa Rosa’s Storm Water and Creeks team is dedicated to enhancing and improving the health of Santa Rosa’s 100 miles of creeks. Additional Info... -
Water Supply Update - September 22, 2022
Water saved now, is water we can use later. Additional Info... -
Creek Critter: River Otter
Take a creek walk and see if you can spot a river otter, as viewing opportunities increase in late summer! Additional Info... -
Washing your Car at a Commercial Car Wash Saves Water and Protects our Creeks!
Professional car washing facilities capture and reuse wash water for treatment, stopping contaminants from flowing into our creeks and rivers that are home to variety of fish and other wildlife. Additional Info... -
Team Spotlight: Santa Rosa’s Water Use Efficiency Team Helping Community Achieve Water Savings
Santa Rosa’s eight-person Water Use Efficiency (WUE) team is committed to helping you save water! This team offers WaterSmart rebates, free water-saving devices, and expert advice to all Santa Rosa Water customers. Additional Info... -
Lower Colgan Creek Restoration Project
On 5/19/22, the City of Santa Rosa celebrated the completion of Phase II of the Colgan Creek Restoration Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Once the Phase III is complete, the project will have transformed 1.3 miles of creek in southwest Santa Rosa. Additional Info... -
Drought Resources For Businesses
Santa Rosa’s team is here to help with free water saving devices, rebates to achieve permanent water savings, and more. For businesses, Santa Rosa Water is offering $1.50 per sq. ft. of turf removed, up to max of 10,000 sq. ft. or $15,000.00 annually. Additional Info... -
Water Supply Update - August 18, 2022
To combat the drought, Santa Rosa implemented drought restrictions and adopted a 20% communitywide water-savings target in June of 2021. For the months of July 2021 through July 2022 the community has reduced water use by 18%. Additional Info... -
WaterSmart Rebates: Earn up to $100 and Save with a Graywater System
Reusing your wash water is as simple as installing a laundry-to-landscape graywater system. Read on... -
Free WaterSmart Devices
Replace old fixtures with FREE WaterSmart devices. Santa Rosa residents can pickup FREE water-saving devices Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 69 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa. Additional Info... -
Creek Spotlight: American Mink (Neovison vison)
Mink are members of the mustelid family, a group of carnivorous mammals, including weasels, badgers, otters, ferrets, and martens, among others. They are dark brown, long, and sleek in the water, and are often mistaken for the more common river otter. Additional Info... -
Help Your Trees Survive Drought
Give your trees some TLC. We need trees and trees need our care. Adding mulch under the canopy and providing infrequent but deep watering will keep your trees thriving. Additional Info... -
WaterSmart Plant Picker
Scroll through beautiful, lush, colorful, low water use shrubs, flowers, and trees that thrive in our climate with the easy-to-use WaterSmart Plant Picker. Additional Info... -
During Drought, Take Your Car to a Professional Car Wash to Save Water
A commercial car wash can use between 35 and 120 gallons of water per vehicle, depending on the type of system. Facilities that recycle their water are the most efficient, so seek those out. Better yet why not drive a dirty car. Additional Info... -
Hire a QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper) Pro for Your WaterSmart Landscaping Needs
Hire a QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper) Pro for your WaterSmart landscaping needs. QWEL Pros have been trained in efficient irrigation principles and sustainable landscaping practices. Find a QWEL Pro today! Additional Info... -
Schedule an Irrigation Checkup
The drought is still here, and?Santa Rosa Water wants to make sure your yard and irrigation system are WaterSmart. Schedule your free in-person irrigation checkup today! Additional Info... -
Water Supply Update - July 14, 2022
Last month, Santa Rosa achieved a 17% reduction and the cumulative water savings for the months of July 2021 through June 2022 are now 17%, when compared to 2020 water use. Additional Info... -
Water Saving Tips from Danny at True North Landscapes, Inc.
Danny highlights the water-saving techniques he uses to reduce water-use year-round, as well as simple everyday habits you can adopt to become a super water saver too. Read on... -
Saving Water Summer Pop Ups
Pick up a free water-saving drought toolkit this summer at one of the many community events our Santa Rosa Water team is attending through September. Additional Info... -
Looking for a Water Efficient Landscaper?
Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Pros have been trained in efficient irrigation principles and sustainable landscaping practices - hire a QWEL landscaper today! Additional Info... -
July is Smart Irrigation Month
During the hot summer months nearly 50 percent of water is used outdoors, so this July, let’s all do our part to focus on finding ways to save water outdoors. Additional Info... -
Kathy Herman: Laboratory Analyst of the Year Award
Santa Rosa Water is proud to announce that Kathy Herman has won the Laboratory Analyst of the year award for the Redwood Empire Section of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Additional Info -
State Water Board Emergency Water Conservation Regulations
Learn details and updates on State Water Board emergency regulations that pertain to water conservation. Additional Info... -
Outdoor Water-Use Accounts for Nearly 50% of Summertime Use
?Installing efficient irrigation for your garden can be a water saver, time saver, and plant saver when done right. Read on... -
Pick up a FREE “Drought is Here. Save Water.” Yard Sign for your Home or Business
?Calling all Super Water Savers! Let your neighbors and community know about your commitment to saving water by picking up your FREE drought yard sign. Read on... -
Schedule a WaterSmart Check-up!
Ever wondered how efficient your property is? Schedule a FREE indoor and outdoor WaterSmart Check-up with one of our water-saving technicians today. Additional Info... -
Top 10 Water-Saving Tips
Santa Rosa Water is here to help you save water this summer with tips, free water-saving devices, rebates, and more. Additional Info... -
City Sandbag Filling Station Now Open for Rainy Season
Free sand & bags available to Santa Rosa residents. Read on...
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Elise Howard
Communications CoordinatorPhone: 707-543-3799
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Katy Oceguera
Community Outreach SpecialistPhone: 707-543-3727