Welcome to the latest edition of The Pipeline, Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities’ (SLCDPU) community newsletter! This month, we’re sharing exciting updates on critical infrastructure projects, sustainability leadership, and important service changes. Here’s what’s flowing in February: A Message from Our Water Reclamation Facility Administrator Jamey West, Administrator of Salt Lake City’s Water […]
2024 Draft Rate Study
On January 7, 2025, SLCDPU’s leadership presented to the Salt Lake City Council the results of the 2024 Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Rate Study. A draft report of Salt Lake City’s 2024 Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Rate Study is available for review. View the complete report and appendix online. Send us an email to share […]
‘The Pipeline’ – December 2024
We’re excited to share the latest edition of Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities’ community newsletter, The Pipeline! This month’s issue includes a summary of the Department’s Annual Report for 2024. Click here to see the 2024 Annual Report in full. Want The Pipeline delivered straight to your inbox each month? Subscribe online and […]
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities publishes 2024 annual report
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) has published the 2024 annual report documenting many of the Department’s efforts over the past year. The report is available to review online.
Lead and Copper CATEX
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 […]
Salt Lake City rehabilitates Emigration Creek stormwater infrastructure
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 […]
Emergency water outages
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 […]
SLCDPU explains water main breaks
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 […]
‘The Pipeline’ – September 2024
The September 2024 edition of The Pipeline community newsletter is available. View it by clicking the linked image below. You can also subscribe to receive an email copy of the newsletter each month.
‘The Pipeline’ – August 2024
The August 2024 edition of The Pipeline community newsletter is available. View it by clicking the linked image below. You can also subscribe to receive an email copy of the newsletter each month.