The Sacramento Area Sewer District is a sewer collection utility providing service to more than one million people in the Sacramento region. The current service area includes homes and businesses in unincorporated Sacramento County; the cities of Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, and Elk Grove; and portions of the cities of Folsom and Sacramento. With more than 4,000 miles of sewer pipes and 100 pump stations. Currently in progress is a Creeks Protection Project which will be a multi-phase effort. Phase I, completed recently, included four sites within the City of Citrus Heights and one within the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. Phase II, now underway, includes two sites in Citrus Heights and three in the County. Most work will occur in the areas adjacent to the waterways, thereby limiting impacts to private land. As with most construction projects, however, some impacts can be expected, such as construction-related traffic, dust, and noise. Special efforts will be made to minimize impact to the residential area. Traffic controls limiting movement to a single lane may be in place for a limited time. Safety measures, including traffic and pedestrian controls, will be implemented at all times to ensure the welfare of both the public and workers.
Protecting the local creeks and waterways is important for the environment. Clean creeks are vital to a safe storm water drainage system. The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) takes great pride in its environmental stewardship. For the past few years, the District has partnered with the Sacramento Area Creeks Council (SACC) to educate residents about the sewer system and help protect local creeks.
Interesting facts: Sacramento claims the largest human migration in history recorded in 1848, when gold was discovered. Did you know? Sacramento is home to North America’s largest railroad museum draws more than 500,000 train enthusiasts annually.
