Quick Summary Drinking water test kits are widely available at stores and on the internet. These home kits allow customers to check their drinking water quality at their tap. There are different kits to test for different issues. You can test for harmful substances and for hardness, and alkalinity. This webpage provides more information about home test kits. What Are Home Test Kits? Drinking water test kits (aka, home test kits) are widely available at hardware stores and the internet, allowing customers to independently assess their drinking water quality at their tap. These kits provide

Quick Summary Flouride is a common material in rocks and soil and also in fresh water and seawater. Flouride can dissolve in water when it is washed by rain or waves into rivers, lakes and seas. The amount of flouride in water on the surface or underground depends on how much there is in nearby rocks and soil. Flouride can also get into the environment from man-made sources like factories. This webpage provides more information about Flouridation. What is Flouride? Fluoride is an abundant element in the Earth’s crust that is naturally found in rocks, soil, and fresh and ocean water. The

Quick Summary Chromium is a natural material and different types of it are found in rocks, dirt, and plants. One kind is called Chromium-3 and humans need to have it in their diet. It is in many vegetables, fruits, meats, and grains. Another kind is called Chromium-6 which is in rocks and soil. Chromium-6 can dissolve in water when it is washed by rain or waves into rivers, lakes and seas. It is found in both surface water and groundwater. Chromuim-6 is not healthy, so we test your drinking water to make sure it is at a low level that is not harmful. You can learn more about Chromium-6 on this

Quick Summary Blue-green algae live in open water like lakes, streams, and oceans. They are sometimes called cyanobacteria. They produce a substance called algal toxin or cyanotoxin. A toxin is something that can make a person very sick. A small amount of algal toxin is normal and does not cause harm. Sometimes they can grow very fast and create an algal bloom. This can happen if there is a lot of sunlight, or if it's very warm or if a lot more of what they feed on gets into the water. The SFPUC regularly checks how much blue-green algae are in our lakes. We are careful to stop an algal bloom

Qualified SFPUC customers can receive a rebate of $100 for the purchase and installation of an Energy Star Most Efficient (ESME) clothes washer certified by the Environmental Protection Agency through their Water Sense program. These washers use 33% less water than standard models. If you plan to purchase a coin-operated commercial-grade washing, see the SFPUC's Commercial Clothes Washer Rebate Program. Eligibility Requirements The residential property where the clothes washer is installed must have an active SFPUC water account. You are a residential single-family or multi-family account

We are offering a $100 rebate for the purchase and installation of a hot water recirculation pump. Hot water recirculation pumps reduce wait times for hot water to arrive at showerheads and taps, saving water and money. The pumps pull hot water from a water heater, while simultaneously sending cool water from the hot water lines back to the water heater to be reheated and reused. Pumps are either installed at water heaters or under kitchen or bathroom sinks that have electrical outlets. Eligibility Requirements Recirculation pump is installed at an address with an active SFPUC water account

Español | 中文 | Filipino | Tiếng Việt | عربي | Pусский | Samoano Digital Version of the Prop 218 Mailer The information provided below is the same as what was mailed in the Proposition 218 notice to ratepayers and property owners. The layout has been updated to meet accessibility guidelines. If you would like a copy of the mailed version, please email us at ratesinfo@sfwater.org. Proposed Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Years Ending 2027-2028 Every day, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) generates clean energy, delivers high-quality water to 2.7 million Bay Area customers