Water Resources / Sacramento County Water Agency
The Department of Water Resources/Sacramento County Water Agency is committed to professional stewardship of our most vital local resources. Our work focuses on two primary pillars:
- Flood Protection & Drainage: We safeguard properties by maintaining complex drainage systems and proactively preparing for storm events to mitigate flood risks.
- Reliable Water Supply: Through the Sacramento County Water Agency, we provide high-quality water services to nearly 70,000 homes and businesses across Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and unincorporated areas.
We believe in transparency and efficiency, ensuring that every resident receives the highest level of service and safety.
Sacramento County Water Agency
The Sacramento County Water Agency is dedicated to providing safe and reliable drinking water to over 55,000 homes and businesses in the Laguna-Vineyard area of the South County, Mather-Sunrise, Arden Park-Sierra Oaks, Hood, Northgate, Walnut Gove, and Southwest Tract.
Drainage Division
The Drainage Division provides drainage services within the Sacramento County Stormwater Utility Boundary. The division is comprised of six sections: Design, Development Review/Hydrology, Floodplain Management, Drainage Maintenance Engineering, Maintenance and Operations and Stormwater Quality
Key Programs & Initiatives
Water Wise House Calls
Schedule your free Water Wise House Call to assess the performance of your irrigation system and check your indoor plumbing
Storm Ready
Sacramento County’s Storm Ready hub provides residents with tools, resources, and safety tips to prepare for storms and flooding, including flood insurance guidance, hazard mitigation plans, evacuation routes, and emergency response information.
Stormwater Utility
The County utility service that funds the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of the county’s drainage and flood control systems.
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