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If you are experiencing a water, power, or sewer emergency or service problem call our 24-hour hotline at 3-1-1 or (415) 701-2311 from outside SF or log on at sf311.org. Learn more or review active service alerts.
Our latest Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) provides examples of how we have continued to build on our strengths -- rebuilding water and wastewater infrastructure; advancing green power and environmental initiatives; leading the way in delivering clean, efficient services now and into the future. PAFR FY 2022-2023 PAFR FY 2021-2022 PAFR FY 2020-2021 PAFR FY 2019-2020 PAFR FY 2018-2019 The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded us the prestigious Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for each fiscal year since 2010.
The SFPUC owns and operates transmission and distribution assets within and outside of San Francisco but relies on PG&E for delivery to most of its customers in San Francisco for both Hetch Hetchy Power and CleanPowerSF. This report identifies and describes three options the City can consider to ensure San Francisco customers with clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power: Limited Independence Targeted Investment for More Independence Acquire PG&E Assets for Full Independence Read the Report
Investing Locally Pays Dividends As one of the City’s largest employers, the SFPUC is fostering a skilled and diverse local workforce that manages our water, power and sewer operations and is connected to the communities we all call home. Our workforce development programs connect local youth and adults with learning, apprenticeship, job training, employment, and business opportunities. These programs support a strong, inclusive, local economy and a skilled, diverse, local workforce for today and tomorrow. Youth Work Programs: Getting a Head Start We believe in engaging with our service area
Our staff and partners come from all walks of life and are passionate about teaching youth important employment skills and helping them to explore potential career paths. Paid youth employment opportunities span a variety of fields including engineering, water and wastewater management, finance, communications, human resources and information technology. High School Internships SSIP CityWorks – SSIP CityWorks is a paid summer internship program for high school students from San Francisco’s southeast neighborhoods. Starting after their junior year in high school, this program provides students
The SFPUC is recognized throughout the world as a leading utility which delivers high quality water, wastewater treatment and power services through efficient, state of the art technologies which protect and sustain our precious resources. We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality. As you explore career opportunities with us, download our career guide and learn about what you can expect during the hiring process. Our Organization The SFPUC is comprised of three
We are here to serve you, and we listen to the ideas and concerns of our citizens. Established in 1978, this group holds monthly hearings to assist with residential appeals and determinations on sewer charges. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Residential Users Appeals Board (RUAB) in 1978 to assist with the administration of the sewer service charge for residential customers. RUAB's purpose is to determine the correctness of the determination of volume of wastewater discharged to the City's sewer system for the purpose of assessing such user's sewer service charges. Board
SFPUC operations create business opportunities for both local and regional construction companies operating in our water service area.
We are dedicated to transparency in our financial reporting. This appointed group of San Francisco citizens meets monthly to help keep you informed about bond proceeds and how they are spent. Regular meetings are held monthly, every second Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Headquarters, 525 Golden Gate Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Meetings can be canceled and added with proper notice.