Statewide Drought Emergency
For water conservation tips go to the
Save Our Water online resource.
At its August 20, 2014, the Arcata City Council activated its Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Statewide Emergency Conservation Measures have been adopted. The following uses of potable water are prohibited unless there is an immediate health and safety concern:
- Allowing potable water to flow beyond the limits of your yard, landscaping, or over a hard surface when watering
- Letting the water run while washing a motor vehicle
- Using potable water to wash driveways and sidewalks
- Using potable water to operate a decorative fountain or other water feature where the water is not re-circulated
City Infrastructure
This Division is responsible for monitoring, reporting, testing and treatment of all drinking water for the City of Arcata and the Jacoby Creek Water District. It manages and maintains 12 water booster pump stations and 16 water storage tanks, located throughout 5 interconnected elevation zones. It is responsible for approximately 5,000 water meters, from 3/4" to 10" service size. The Water Division is also responsible for annually testing 500 Backflow Prevention Devices, and fire service leak detector check devices.