Union Public Utility District (UPUD)
Last updated: 06/26/25 12:30PM

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In observance of Veteran's Day, the Union Public Utility Office will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11th. We honor and thank all veterans for their service.

The Operations Manager role is a key leadership position focused on managing essential regulatory programs, ensuring compliance with laws and permits, and establishing new policies and procedures. This role includes coordinating with external partners, overseeing staff training programs, and adapting to new technologies and equipment. Additionally, the Operations Manager is responsible for clear…

UWPA will conduct its fall maintenance outage this year, starting Friday, November 1, 2024, with normal operations expected to resume on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Happy Water Professionals Appreciation Week!

Union Public Utility District received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance.  To receive the award, Union Public Utility District demonstrated the completion of essential governance transparency requirements, including conducting ethics training…

Update 6/20/2024

We are currently conducting our yearly maintenance flushing. Our team is active in Vallecito today, and residents in the Parrots Ferry Rd and Moaning Cave vicinity might experience notable reductions in water pressure. Our goal is to finish this process today, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may bring. Please call the office for any questions or concerns, 209-728-3651.

Our office will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents' Day. If you are experiencing a water emergency, please call 209-728-3651. 

This is a notification to inform you that we have initiated the process of flushing our water system, beginning in the Wyldewood subdivision. Our team is diligently working through the neighborhood to ensure the optimal performance of our system.

Our office will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you are experiencing a water emergency, please call 209-728-3651. 

Our office will be closed on Monday, January 1st. If you are experiencing a water emergency, please call 209-728-3651. We wish everyone a happy New Year!

Just a reminder that our office will be closed on Monday the 25th-Tuesday the 26th for Christmas and will be closing the office at 2:00pm today. If you are experiencing a water emergency, please call 209-728-3651. We hope everyone has a safe and joyous holiday

Join us tomorrow at 6:00 pm @ the Native Sons Hall for our Town Hall Meeting! We're thrilled to extend an invitation to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our devoted and skilled team!

We welcome our customers at our Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at the Native Sons Hall in Murphys. 

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Union Public Utility District Joins Mountain Counties Water Resources Association

Did you know that the fee on your bill covers the cost of conveying water from the Stanislaus River through an extensive network of flumes and waterways, and maintaining our senior water rights that date back to 1854?

In recent years, the need for comprehensive water management and preparedness has become increasingly evident due to various factors such as climate change, population growth, and water scarcity. A Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) serves as a roadmap for managing water resources during normal conditions as well as in times of crisis, such as droughts, floods, or infrastructure failures.

Did you know that our base rate includes the cost of providing exceptional services to assist our customers and resolve water related issues? Our office staff is very knowledgeable, personable, and delivers outstanding customer service.

Did you know that your water bill includes the cost of maintaining, repairing and upgrading our aging water infrastructure? We must preserve our system to continue providing safe and reliable service to our customers.

Did you that the California State Water Resources Control Board-Division of Drinking Water, California Department of Public Health, the EPA, and local County Environmental Health Departments set standards and regulations for the presence and levels of over 90 contaminants in public drinking water? Your base rate includes the costs associated in conducting ongoing water quality testing and…

Did you know that consumption is billed at a rate of 97 cents per every 100 cubic feet of water that you use? That is the equivalent of filling up 2 hot tubs. Being mindful and using water efficiently is important throughout the year.

Do you know what is included in your water bill? Our priority is to provide safe and reliable water service to our community. But this does not come free. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting what makes up your bill.

We are so pleased with the large community turnout and support for our Ironstone Video Event! Here is the video of Water: Our Gold, along with Utica's Storm video, and the powerpoint presentations from our General Manager, Jessica Self and Utica's General Manager, Joel Metzger. Thank you for your interest in the incredible history of our unique water system. 

This year the Sierra snow pack has reached record levels. Check out this spectacular video to see how McKay's Point Reservoir is looking. 

Please see the notice regarding cold water and high water flows in Murphys/Angels Creek

WHAT TO KNOW: Climate change has made California’s dry and wet spells more extreme and unpredictable – after the three driest years on record, recent rain and snowfall have dramatically changed conditions in many parts of the state. The state has also advanced actions to boost storage and supply. Today’s action eases drought emergency provisions that are no longer needed while maintaining others…

The Union Public Utility District (UPUD), City of Angels (COA), and Utica Water and Power Authority (Utica) invite the community to attend a free video premiere of “Water: Our Gold” at 6 p.m. Thursday May 4 at the Ironstone Vineyards Music Room. This video tells the fascinating, 170-year story of our community’s water supply dating back to the Gold Rush. Residents of Murphys, Douglas Flat…

July 5, 2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Union Public Utility District Board of Directors voted to change their regular meeting time on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 PM

June 30, 2022 | No Comments
A new statewide emergency water conservation regulation that bans using potable (drinkable) water on decorative or non-functional grass at commercial, industrial, and institutional properties is now in effect. The ban

September 13, 2021 | No comments
A joint release from the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) consisting of: Union Public Utility District (UPUD), City of Angels Camp (COA) and Utica Water and Power Authority (Utica) Residents who

March 30, 2021
Joint press release from the Union Public Utility District, City of Angels Camp and Utica Water and Power Authority For immediate release March 29, 2021 The Union Public Utility District (UPUD),

March 14, 2021
UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT has levels of Total Trihalomethanes Above Drinking Water Standards. Our water system recently failed a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our

March 2, 2021
A joint release from UPUD and Utica The Union Public Utility District (UPUD) and Utica Water and Power Authority (Utica) have completed a draft Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP),

December 1, 2020
UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT has levels of Total Trihalomethanes Above Drinking Water Standards. Our water system recently failed a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our

October 19, 2020
Murphys, CA – Effective December 2020, a vacancy will open with the expiration of Director Duane Onteo’s four (4) year term of office on the Board of Directors of the

August 5, 2020
Notice Distributed: August 5, 2020 Union Public Utility District has levels of Total Trihalomethanes Above Drinking Water Standards. Our water system recently failed a drinking water standard. Although this is

March 19, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MARCH 18, 2020: UPUD is taking proactive measures to protect and ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers and to mitigate the spread

October 8, 2019
For immediate release – October 8, 2019 This is a joint release from the following utilities: Calaveras County Water District (CCWD), City of Angels Camp, San Andreas Sanitary District (SASD),