The South Tahoe Public Utility District provides water for about 121,124 residents living in the area of South Lake Tahoe City, California. Established in 1950, the South Tahoe Public Utility District currently obtains its supply from a groundwater source, 11 active drinking water wells, 4 standby wells that pump water from South Tahoe Basins beneath El Dorado.

South Lake Tahoe City Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires South Tahoe Public Utility District to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.

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WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

What about South Tahoe Public Utility District? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.

As you can see, South Tahoe Public Utility District received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

B+

Good

WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

Contact South Tahoe Public Utility District Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
1275 Meadow Crest Drive
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150

530-544-6474
info@stpud.us

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
530-544-4964

Pay Your South Tahoe Public Utility District Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the South Tahoe Public Utility District site. South Tahoe Public Utility District accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the South Tahoe Public Utility District website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start South Lake Tahoe Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in South Lake Tahoe City, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the South Tahoe Public Utility District. Luckily, South Lake Tahoe has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in South Lake Tahoe City, you'll need to stop your water service with the South Tahoe Public Utility District, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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