FLOOD-14
Support water district investments in new and/or upgraded existing infrastructure to ensure that freshwater supplies are not contaminated, degraded, or lost during flood events.
Benefits: Floodwaters may interact with sources of pollution and disperse hazardous substances locally or regionally, potentially impairing freshwater supplies. Safeguarding freshwater supply sources through infrastructure improvements (e.g., backflow preventers) would improve Sacramento County’s ability to provide drinking water to its residents during flood events.
Timeframe: Near term
The County is one of over 20 water suppliers in Sacramento County and complies with State regulations on water quality and backflow prevention. The County also enforces backflow prevention through the building permit inspection process. The County is also a participant in the Water Forum and the Water Forum Successor effort to provide safe and reliable drinking water for the region.
Update 12/28/23
