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  1. News Flash_Geysers

    20 Years of Environmental Excellence: Celebrating the Santa Rosa Geysers Recharge Project

    This $220 million project, completed in 2003, has been a vital regional contributor, recycling water from Santa Rosa Water's Laguna Treatment Plant, and pumping it through a 41-mile pipeline to recharge Calpine's geothermal steamfields. Read on...
  2. News Flash_Turn Off Irrigation

    It’s Time to TURN OFF Outdoor Irrigation

    Whether you water by hand or have an automatic system, let’s all commit to turning off outdoor irrigation until Spring to save water. Additional Info...
  3. News Flash_WaterSenseAwards

    Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership receives EPA WaterSense Awards

    The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership earned multiple awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its work promoting the EPA WaterSense program and water efficiency in 2022. Read on...
  4. Day Without Water

    Imagine a Day Without Water

    Have you ever thought about where your drinking water comes from or where your wastewater goes? For #ImagineADayWithoutWater, we urge you to take action by learning about the systems that deliver water to our homes and businesses each day. Additional Info...
  5. News Flash_RainWaterHarvesting

    Increased Rainwater Harvesting Rebate!

    Santa Rosa Water is now offering $1.00 per gallon of stored rainwater, for a limited time while funding lasts. Pre-qualification is required before any work on your permanently installed rainwater harvesting system can begin. Additional Info...
  6. CASQA Awards_2023

    Santa Rosa Receives Prestigious Awards for Stormwater Protection Initiatives

    This month the City of Santa Rosa was honored by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) for our outstanding efforts to protect our community’s waterways from pollutants. Read on...
  7. Creek Week News Flash

    SR Water Hosting Series of Community Events to Educate Community on Importance of Protecting Creeks

    Santa Rosa Water invites you to attend activities planned for the Annual Creek Week Celebration occurring September 16-23, 2023. Read on...
  8. Water Waste_News Flash

    Check Your Irrigation System for Leak to Reduce Water Waste

    Noticed water waste around town? Not sure what to do? You can always report it online and Santa Rosa Water will follow-up with the customer. Read on...
  9. Robert Wilson

    CWEA Supervisor of the Year - Robert Wilson

    Congratulations to Santa Rosa Water's, Robert Wilson, for winning the California Water Environment Association’s 2022-23 Supervisor of the Year Award! Additional Info...
  10. News Flash_Water Quality Report 23

    Now Available: 2022 Water Quality Report

    Santa Rosa’s Water Quality Report is now available! The Water Quality Report outlines Santa Rosa Water’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality drinking water that meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water standards. Additional Info...
  11. 2023 WATER-USE EFFICIENCY

    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...
  12. NF_Clean CA 300x190px

    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...
  13. News Flash_Safe Meds

    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...
  14. Toilet Rebate

    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...
  15. News Flash_Infrastructure

    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...
  16. News Flash_RainWaterHarvesting

    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...
  17. News Flash_Creek Critter_River Otter

    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...
  18. News Flash_Car Wash

    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...
  19. Ribbon Cutting_News Flash

    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...
  20. News Flash_WaterSmart Businesses

    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...
  21. News Flash_Aug Water Supply

    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...
  22. News Flash_Greywater

    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...
  23. News Flash_Free Device

    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...
  24. News Flash_Plant Picker

    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...
  25. NF_Car Wash

    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...
  26. NF_QWEL

    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...
  27. News Flash_Irrigation

    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...
  28. News Flash_Danny

    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...
  29. News Flash_QWEL

    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...
  30. News Flash_Kathy Herman

    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
  31. News Flash_Drought

    State Water Board Emergency Water Conservation Regulations

    Learn details and updates on State Water Board emergency regulations that pertain to water conservation. Additional Info...
  32. Web_Irrigation

    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...
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