Russian River Utility
Affiliate Contacts
A non-profit, scientific and educational society dedicated to promotion of public health and welfare in the provisions of drinking water of unquestionable quality and quantity. awwa.org
This association represents many public water districts, including irrigation districts and county water districts.
acwa.com
Division of Drinking Water
Drinking Water Field Operations Branch
Santa Rosa District Office
50 D Street, Suite 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: 707-576-2145
Fax: 707-576-2722
Manages water resources of California in cooperation with other agencies.
water.ca.gov
Responsible to the governor of the state in response to emergency situations, earthquake, fire, floods, etc. This department allocates resources in the event of any emergency.
The staff oversees privately-owned utilities, enforces rules, regulations and water rates adopted by the commission.
cpuc.ca.gov
Largest private water utility in California (Redwood Valley District in Guerneville).
This federal agency develops drinking water regulations and standards for adoption of the state. Jurisdiction for enforcement is delegated to the California Department of Health Services.
epa.gov
This state agency, under the California Water Resources Control Board, develops regulations to protect water quality in streams and rivers. The staff oversees point (treatment plant discharges) and non-point (septic and percolation systems) wastewater discharges. The water board delegates control of septic systems to local environmental health departments.
swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb1
County water district for Guerneville and Monte Rio.
sweetwatersprings.com
The Town of Windsor was incorporated in 1992. The Windsor Water District is managed and operated as a subsidiary agency.
ci.windsor.ca.us
An association of water systems, both public and private, which have banded together for the purpose of providing mutual aid to water utilities in case of emergencies.
calwarn.org
The county health department oversees the smaller water systems in the county. Most of the systems have fewer than 15 service connections.
sonoma-county.org/health
This association provides assistance to small water systems. A superb education program is available to members and operators of small water systems.
calruralwater.org
