Protect Health & Environment
Reliable Infrastructure, Careful Regulatory Compliance Protect Our Community
To provide high quality drinking water and recycled water for irrigation, DSRSD complies with the Safe Drinking Water Act and all other state and federal regulations. This requires managing the quality of water sources, employing state-of-the-art water purification processes, paying close attention to facility operations and maintenance, and conducting rigorous water-quality testing.
To collect, treat and dispose of the community’s wastewater, the District complies with the federal Clean Water Act and other regulations that protect public health and the environment. The DSRSD sanitary sewer system is designed and maintained to keep wastewater safely in the pipes and, at a minimum, meet state sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) regulations. In addition, DSRSD reaches out to treatment plant neighbors to understand their concerns and address impacts such as odor, architectural aesthetics, traffic, noise, and lighting.
DSRSD prepares to protect public health and the environment in emergencies, such as severe storms, when wastewater flows increase, and natural disasters, when pipelines may fail.
Recent Stories about Protecting Public Health and the Environment
Click the titles to read the full stories.
Protecting Golden Eagle Habitats
The District schedules construction to not disturb breeding and fledging season.
Operating a Wastewater Treatment Plant During Construction
Construction projects at the facility often impact multiple steps in the treatment process.
DSRSD Working Toward a Greener Fleet
The District is striving to keep its vehicles "green" whenever possible.
Emergency Generators to Move Water During Power Shutoffs
DSRSD preps emergency and portable generators for use during Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
Two Sections of Sewer Main to be Relined
The District will reline two segments of 60-year-old sewer main to extend their life another 50 years.