New SSWD Policy Makes Sustainability a Guiding Principle

Meeting today’s needs without compromising the future is the idea behind sustainability. Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) is incorporating that concept into day-to-day operations as well as long-term planning under a new Sustainability Policy recently adopted by the Board of Directors.

The policy makes sustainability a guiding principle for the District and when practical and prudent, calls for SSWD to reduce its impact on the environment by conserving energy and water, reducing waste and pollution, and promoting recycling and use of alternative energy sources. It formally recognizes that SSWD has a responsibility to support a sustainable community through its business practices and to make decisions that are cost effective and does not unfairly burden the ratepayers.

Among other things, the policy calls for SSWD to consider long-term and cumulative environmental impacts in all decisions, use resources efficiently and, when possible, reduce demand for natural resources. It also calls for SSWD to act locally to reduce global environmental impacts by embracing programs that promote sustainability and by educating customers and employees on sustainability efforts.

Promoting sustainability will be a top priority for SSWD in the coming years. SSWD customers are encouraged to read more about the district’s Sustainability Policy and other programs and policies on this web site.