South Tahoe Public Utility District

The South Tahoe Public Utility District, a public agency established on September 28, 1950, (pursuant to Section 9 of "The Public Utility District Act") supplies drinking water and provides sewage collection, treatment, and export to protect Tahoe's delicate ecosystem. Managing this complex operation requires an uncommon environmental sensitivity.

Our Vision

Maintain a dynamic organization that can quickly and proactively meet an ever increasing environment of regulations and scarce resources.

Our Mission

Furnish our customers with reliable water and wastewater services, and provide those services safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.

Strategic Goals

• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Provide reliable and safe water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and recycled water land application systems.
• Foster a culture of efficient water use in our community, and promote public awareness of all District activities and the value of District services.
• Develop staff to ensure professionalism and continuity of organizational knowledge.
• Continue to be outstanding financial stewards.
• Provide a safe and harmonious work environment for our employees.
• Maximize appropriate use of technology to improve operational efficiency and prioritize asset replacement.