The South Tahoe Public Utility District, a public agency established in 1950, supplies drinking water and provides sewage collection, treatment, and export to protect Tahoe’s delicate ecosystem. STPUD is owned entirely by the community of South Lake Tahoe, with no profits or shareholders. Residents are invited to learn more about their water, sewer, and recycled water system or voice any concerns or questions at board meetings.

Welcome to our Tahoe Chamber community, South Tahoe Public Utility District! Learn more about them in the Q&A below.

What type of business do you represent and how long have you been in business?

South Tahoe Public Utility District is a public agency established in 1950 that supplies drinking water and provides sewage collection, treatment and export to protect Tahoe’s delicate ecosystem.

Tell us more about what products and services your business offers. Is there anything people might not be aware you offer?

South Tahoe Public Utility District provides reliable and safe water, wastewater collection and treatment, and recycled water for our community. We are the largest water provider in South Lake Tahoe with 14,000 water connections. All of the drinking water the District provides is sourced from groundwater. The District relies on 13 wells, 253 miles of waterline, 31 pressure zones, 16 booster stations, and 19 storage tanks to provide delicious Tahoe tap. Every drop of water that flows down the drain into the sewer system on the California side of South Lake Tahoe is pumped to the wastewater treatment plant to be treated. This means 17,800 sewer connections across town feed into 312 miles of gravity sewer lines and 41 pump stations transport wastewater to the treatment plant located in the center of town, next to Lake Tahoe Community College. Once cleaned, the recycled water is pumped 26 miles up and over Luther Pass to Alpine County where it is used by farmers for agricultural irrigation. In addition to recycling 100% of the wastewater, the District also recycles 100% of its biosolids as fertilizer for agricultural land in Douglas County, NV. To ensure reliable service, the District works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

Tell us about any current/upcoming events, promotions, or unique deals happening at your organization.

South Tahoe Public Utility District is YOUR water and sewer system. There are no profits or shareholders, you are the owners. As such, the District is governed by a 5 member publically elected board. If you want to learn more about your water, sewer and recycled water system or have a concern/question, attend one of the Board meetings on the first and third Thursday of the month at 2:00pm in the Board Room located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe.

Why did you choose to join the Tahoe Chamber?

South Tahoe Public Utility District is an active member of our community and continues to look for additional opportunities to collaborate and communicate with our constituents. We look forward to learning and sharing with other Chamber members.

Is there anything else you would like to share with us to be featured in the Member Spotlight?

To view your water use and check for leaks, visit mywater.stpud.us.