Commercial Water Systems

The State Department of Health and the legislature determined that specific commercial water systems are public water systems, but are classified as community or non-community, and either transient or non-transient.

These systems are usually owned by private persons or companies which provide water to a number of employees or customers. The management and monitoring of these systems are under the review of the Division of Drinking Water and must be operated by licensed water treatment plant operators.

Catholic Charities Youth Camp commercial water system is currently being operated by Russian River Utility.

This system requires the services of a licensed water treatment plant operator solely because there are over 15 employees who have access to the water source and is defined as a non-transient non-community system. RRU maintains the disinfection system and monitors water quality. The saw mill has three wells used for domestic purposes and one high-volume fire supply well.

This is a single-service, non-community transient water system. The Union Hotel owns the water supply facilities and is responsible for the water quality. The Hotel also has a water service connection to the Occidental Community Services District. However, this is a redundant supply and is used only in emergencies.

Russian River Utility maintains the facilities and collects all water quality samples.