Water
Water Department staff maintains the city water system from production at the well fields and storage at various reservoir sites through distribution to city water customers. Duties include repair of leaking service lines by replacement from the main to the water meter, repairing damage to the main distribution system and maintaining the well pumps, reservoirs and booster pumps. Maintenance of water quality to meet state water quality standards is a priority.
Local Drought Emergency Declared
Because of lack of rain, Sonoma County is experiencing severe drought conditions that will persist through of 2021 and perhaps longer. On April 21, 2021 -- the day before Earth Day -- Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a drought emergency in the Russian River watershed, which spans Sonoma and Mendocino counties. This was a month after the California State Water Control Board issued a warning to water utilities — including the City of Healdsburg — and agricultural water customers to prepare for drought impacts statewide.
Local Drought Emergency Declared
Because of lack of rain, Sonoma County is experiencing severe drought conditions that will persist through of 2021 and perhaps longer. On April 21, 2021 -- the day before Earth Day -- Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a drought emergency in the Russian River watershed, which spans Sonoma and Mendocino counties. This was a month after the California State Water Control Board issued a warning to water utilities — including the City of Healdsburg — and agricultural water customers to prepare for drought impacts statewide.
Stage 3 Water Reductions in Effect
On June 7, 2021 the Healdsburg City Council declared a local drought emergency and implemented Stage 3 water restrictions. The water restrictions seek to achieve a 40% system wide reduction in water demand by establishing residential water allowances and commercial business reduction goals. All Healdsburg residents, businesses, schools, and City facilities, including parks, must cut their water use in order to sustain water supply through the dry season.
Stage 3 Water Restriction Notice - June 7, 2021
Fase 3 De Restricciones De Agua - 7 Junio 2021