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Defining Climate Change and Sustainability

Climate change

refers to the gradual change in the earth’s surface temperature as a result of human activities and natural causes.

Sustainability

is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (United Nations).

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Climate Change and Sustainability

In California, experts agree that climate change already is altering how and when precipitation falls... more

Climate Change, Water and Energy

It takes a significant amount of energy to treat and deliver water to homes and businesses... more

Wet or Dry Winter Aside,
Changes Ahead for Sierra Snowpack

Snowmelt from the Sierra provides more than a third of California’s drinking and irrigation water... more

New SSWD Policy Makes Sustainability a Guiding Principle

Meeting today’s needs without compromising the future is the idea behind sustainability... more

District Puts Green Concepts into Action

SSWD is a certified member of the Sacramento Sustainable Business Program... more

Conjunctive Use – Making the Most of our Water Resources

Groundwater is one of the Sacramento region’s most important resources... more

Use Energy, Water Wisely to Minimize Summer’s “Twin Peaks”

Everyone knows it takes energy to run an air conditioner, but few people realize how much energy it takes to deliver water to your home... more

Well Efficiency Programs Key to Reducing Energy Costs

Keeping energy costs down is more than a good idea. It’s a key part of Sacramento Suburban Water District’s (SSWD) pledge to promote sustainability ... more

Green Pest Control: Good for Your Plants, Good for our Rivers

Landscapes are part of the broader Sacramento and American River watersheds ... more

Bottled Water: A Growing Trend with a Growing Cost

With skyrocketing sales and extensive marketing, bottled water is big business in the United States and around the world. Bottled water sales have quadrupled in the past 20 years ... more

Cutting Down on Energy Costs – It’s all in the Timing

Timing is everything when it comes to energy use. SSWD is doing its part to take a bite out of rising energy costs by operating groundwater pumps during off-peak hours ... more

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