Lead and Copper CATEX
Posted on: December 1st, 2024
The State of Utah Division of Drinking Water (DDW) is proposing to fund the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Funding. SLCDPU is undertaking an environmental review for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This project aims to replace aging […]
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Salt Lake City rehabilitates Emigration Creek stormwater infrastructure
Posted on: October 24th, 2024
Salt Lake City, UT – Construction has started on a critical project to rehabilitate Emigration Creek in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) is rehabilitating the Emigration Creek stormwater culvert, the 60” diameter pipe which conveys creek water beneath 1700 South. The culvert itself has fallen into disrepair and its […]
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Emergency water outages
Posted on: October 21st, 2024
What to expect during a water outage Salt Lake City works to maintain the reliability of our vast water distribution network. Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances (like water main breaks), an emergency water outage is required. In the event of an emergency water outage, our crews strive to minimize the impact to our community and […]
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SLCDPU explains water main breaks
Posted on: October 16th, 2024
Water main breaks are common in water systems all over the country. A water main break occurs when a crack or hole in the water main (the central pipes in Salt Lake City’s water system which form our water distribution network) allow water to seep to the surface. In addition to valves, fire hydrants, and […]
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