San Francisco Water Power & Sewer Districts 8 & 9 News & Updates

Take our Streetlight survey and tell us what streetlight designs you like for YOUR SF neighborhood!

2011-06-20T14:36:00.000-07:00

Help us make important decisions about the streetlights in your San Francisco neighborhood!

Take this quick survey and tell us which designs YOU like for your San Francisco neighborhood. It is quick and easy!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SFStreetlights

Thank you for your feedback!

Join us May 11th to learn about upcoming street work near Cesar Chavez

2011-05-05T13:54:00.000-07:00

San Francisco Water, Power and Sewer and SF Department of Public Works (DPW) invite you to a meeting on May 11th to discuss:
CESAR CHAVEZ SEWER AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS

Join us for a public meeting to discuss the upcoming Cesar Chavez Sewer and Streetscape Improvements. Construction work for sewer improvements is tentatively scheduled to break ground this summer, and will be followed by streetscape improvements - work for both is estimated to be complete in Summer 2013. These improvements are coordinated efforts with two phases of construction: Phase 1 is a sewer improvement to increase reliability of the combined sewer system and minimize potential flooding in the area. Phase 2 is a streetscape improvement to ensure a safe, gracious and ecologically sustainable Cesar Chavez corridor. The City will provide project-specific details on construction work for sewer improvements and an update on the streetscape improvements.

MEETING DATE AND LOCATION
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 6PM
Leonard R. Flynn Elementary School Auditorium
3125 Cesar Chavez Street

Beauty be dammed - Hetch Hetchy inspires

2011-04-26T17:34:00.000-07:00

Outdoor columnist Tom Stienstra shares a visit to Hetch Hetchy in a recent article from the San Francisco Chronicle. "From the O'Shaughnessy Dam, the moment you cast your gaze across the cobalt-blue Hetch Hetchy and the towering canyon rims, domes and waterfalls, you will feel the power of place." Read the whole story here.

Bring Your Old Pills to any SF Police Station on April 30th!

2011-04-06T13:03:00.001-07:00

Do you have old or expired pills/medications piling up?

Bring them to any San Francisco Police Station on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10am to 2pm for safe disposal.

Please don't throw pills/medicine away in the toilet or trash! They can end up in the Bay or ocean.

Not accepted: liquids (call 415-330-1405 for a mail-in envelope), needles (get free sharps containers at Walgreens) or Illegal drugs.

All other medications and pills are accepted.

For more information and a link to the event flyer, containing SF Police Station addresses, visit: http://bit.ly/gTwzuf

If you are unable to attend this event, find out other ways to properly dispose of medication by visiting: http://www.baywise.org/ or www.sfwater.org/CleanBay

Thank you for helping the environment!

Video: What's Up with WSIP?

2011-03-03T12:02:00.001-08:00

Watch this short video and learn the latest about the SFPUC’s Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) to rebuild and seismically upgrade the Hetch Hetchy Water System.

Tree Removal - University Mound Reservoir North Basin Seismic upgrade project

2010-08-31T13:14:00.000-07:00

Tree removal was completed in July 2010 on Felton Street between Dartmouth and Bowdoin Streets.

One tree inside SFPUC property was removed to accommodate installing a pipeline. This work was part of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) University Mound Reservoir North Basin Seismic Upgrade Project.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Lolita Sweet of SFPUC Communications at 415-551-4394. You may also reach us at 415-554-3289 or comment at sfwaterdistrict9.org and sfwaterdistrict10 .org

No active projects at this time

2010-04-07T16:01:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
Just want to let you know that the SFPUC is busy around the City and region making major upgrades to our aging water and sewer systems.

We do not currently have any active projects in Districts 8 & 9 at this time.

Watch this blog in the future for updates.

To see a list of other active SFPUC blogs, visit www.sfwater.org/blogs

Check out our cool social media sites at www.sfwater.org/engage

For more information about our many projects, visit www.sfwater.org/wsip

Read our new Digital Currents!

2010-01-11T16:05:00.001-08:00

Digital Currents, the SFPUC’s new electronic magazine, launches today! Preview it now! http://www.sfwater.org/digitalcurrents5
Subscribe today!
http://sfwater.org/newsletterform2.cfm/MC_ID/18/MSC_ID/429

Join Us For One Last Coffee

2010-01-08T15:31:00.000-08:00

The water mains replacement project in the Duboce Triangle and Lower Haight areas is now completed. We want to thank you for your patience and cooperation during construction. Please join us on Friday, January 15 for one last cup of coffee and other treats at the Duboce Park Café. We will be there at 8:00 am and looking forward to seeing you.

Crews almost two months ahead of schedule!

2010-01-08T14:50:00.000-08:00

Crews working on the new Vista Francisco Pump Station have progressed rapidly and are almost two months ahead of schedule, which bodes well for an early completion date.

Sign up for SFPUC's new Digital Currents Newsletter and Enter to Win Prize!

2009-12-29T10:03:00.001-08:00

The SFPUC is proud to announce the launch of our online, digital Currents newsletter with our Jan/Feb issue. Sign up today and become eligible to win one of 100 sweatshop-free, fashionably fitted “I Love SF Water” t-shirts! Sign-up at: http://sfwater.org/newsletterform2.cfm//MC_ID/18/MSC_ID/429

In addition, learn how San Francisco is working to get clean power, how you can harvest rainwater and save energy and money!

Paving is complete on Sanchez and Steiner

2009-12-18T13:17:00.000-08:00

Paving is now complete on Sanchez and Steiner streets. Our contractor has begun removing equipment on Sanchez Street. Our water operations crew continues to perform tests on Steiner Street near Duboce Park to make sure we provide safe, high quality drinking water.

We expect to complete this project in January 2010. Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout construction.

The SFPUC wants to wish everyone happy holidays.

Weekly Construction Updates

2009-12-11T16:08:00.000-08:00

Our contractor will start additional asphalt paving of Sanchez and Steiner streets between 14th and Haight next Monday, December 14 through Wednesday, December 16. Work hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Parking will be restricted on both sides of Sanchez Street and the west side of Steiner Street between Duboce and Haight. Once completed, the contractor will begin consolidating equipment on Herman and removing steel plates on Sanchez.

Project Updates

2009-12-04T16:50:00.000-08:00

The project is nearing completion. Our Water Operation crew is currently performing various tests at Steiner Street near Duboce Park, these test will ensure that we provide the best quality drinking water. When the tests are done, final connections to water pipes will be made, we expect to finish the connections in two weeks. The contractor is working on removing equipment, pipe and steel plates from Sanchez Street.

Main Break on Waller and Steiner Repaired

2009-11-25T15:38:00.000-08:00

Vibrations from road paving in the middle intersection of Waller and Steiner caused an old 2" air valve to break from an existing 16" water pipe around 1:20 pm Wednesday, Nov. 25. Our water operations crew responded immediately and the repair was done by 2:30 pm.

Crew will continue street restoration at the intersection of Waller and Steiner and is expected to be completed today.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-19T16:32:00.000-08:00

Construction will continue on the north side of Duboce Street at the intersections of Sanchez and Steiner this Sat. 11/21 and Sun. 11/22. Work hour 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (see last posting for detail information).

There will be no work on Thur. 11/26 and Fri. 11/27. We wish you a

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Construction Update

2009-11-18T09:19:00.000-08:00

Construction on the new Vista Francisco Pump Station building located on Crestline Drive is progressing on schedule. Crews have begun the pouring of concrete for the foundation of the new water pumping station building.

Weekend Work

2009-11-10T16:57:00.000-08:00

Weekend Work Scheduled for
Sat & Sun 11/14 – 11/15 and
Sat & Sun 11/21 – 11/22

What: The SFPUC is working to expedite the completion of the Noe Valley Transmission Main Replacement Project and has scheduled work on the weekends noted above. Work will begin on the north side of Duboce Street at the intersections of Sanchez and Steiner.

Work Hours: Construction starts at 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and may extend if necessary.

Traffic: One lane of traffic will remain open and a traffic control will be onsite to direct traffic.

Muni N Judah line: Please check with Muni for update as the schedule for the line will be impacted and allow additional travel time.

Construction Noise: Contractor will make efforts to minimize construction noise.

Parking: Parking will be restricted near the intersections. Please plan your parking accordingly.

Street Restoration Updates

2009-11-06T16:49:00.000-08:00

Street restoration on Sanchez Street from Market to about 200 feet south of Duboce has been rescheduled to start on Monday, November 23 and will last no more than 3 days.

To expedite the completion of this project, weekend work is scheduled for Nov. 14, & 15, and Nov. 21 & 22. Construction activity will take place on the north side of Duboce near Sanchez St. We will provide information on weekend construction hours next week.

Construction Update

2009-10-30T15:34:00.000-07:00

Contractor will finish up work at the southeast intersection of Sanchez and Duboce (directly across from the Duboce Park Café) next week and begin to remove construction equipment from Sanchez Street south of Duboce. Final street paving on Sanchez Street from Market to about 200 feet south of Duboce is scheduled to start on November 9.

To expedite this project weekend work has been scheduled for Nov. 14, & 15, and Nov. 21 &22. Construction activity will take place on the north side of Duboce near Sanchez St.. We will provide updates on the schedule of weekend construction activity.

WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION

2009-10-23T16:59:00.000-07:00

Tues, Oct 27, 2 AM – 6 AM
Location:
· 15th St. from Noe to Sanchez
· Henry St. from Noe to Sanchez
· Noe St. from 14th to 16th
· Market St. from Sanchez to Noe

Wed, Oct 28, 2 AM – 6 AM
Location:
· 14th St. from Noe to Church
· 166 Sanchez St.
· Belcher St. from 14th to Duboce

Emergency: 550-4956

SFPUC water operations will be connecting the new water main to the city water system. This will require temporary interruption of your water service during the dates and hours listed above. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience.

This activity is being conducted overnight to minimize disruption to businesses in the area.
If you have any specific health or water needs, please contact us immediately 554-3244. We will coordinate between our water operations crews and our Public Health department representative.

Construction noise can be expected for residents who live near Sanchez at 15th and Sanchez at Henry Streets on 10/27 and Sanchez at 14th and 166 Sanchez on 10/28. We have instructed the crews to minimize disruption.

Following the shut-down, we recommend running your tap for a few minutes and save the water for your plants. Visit sfwater.org/district 8 for updates.

Neighbors Celebrate at H Cafe

2009-10-01T15:26:00.000-07:00

The south of Market Street segment of the Noe Valley Transmission Replacement project is now complete. Thank you Supervisor Dufty and neighbors for attending this morning's celebration!

Thank you and come celebrate!

2009-09-30T13:30:00.000-07:00

Final Street Paving on Sanchez between 18th and 16th

2009-09-25T16:58:00.000-07:00

Final street paving will take place Monday, September 28 through Wednesday, September 30

 What: Final street paving will begin on Sanchez from 18th to 16th Street.
Expected duration: 3 days
Work hours: 8am – 6pm.

 Traffic: Traffic will be rerouted during construction, but one lane of traffic will remain open. Please allow additional time for travel.

 Parking: We are making every effort to minimize parking impact. If construction doesn’t begin by noon, parking is available.

We appreciate your patience during construction. Please join us for one last cup of coffee and other treats at the H Cafe (3801 17th @Sanchez) on October 1, Thursday. We will be there at 8:00 am and look forward to thanking you in person.

If you have any questions please contact Jim Chien of SFPUC Communications at 415-554-3244 or visit sfwater.org/district8 for weekly updates.

Join us at the Big Blue Bucket Eco Fair on Saturday, Sept 26th!

2009-09-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

The SFPUC is GREEN with excitement to announce the 2nd annual

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
10 A.M to 2 P.M.

Jerrold Avenue @ Phelps Street in San Francisco

Learn how to go green, and turn your beautiful home blue!
Visit bigbluebucket.org for more information!