On March 9, 2026, we commissioned three new groundwater wells in its North Service Area—a major infrastructure investment that strengthens water reliability for local customers while supporting broader regional water resilience in a changing climate.

The three new groundwater wells, Wells 81, 82, and 83—known as the “Triplets”— and another nearby new well, Well 84, were made possible through support from SSWD ratepayers and an $18.84 million grant from the California Department of Water Resources. These wells will replace other wells that have reached the end of their service lives and will help increase capacity and reliability in SSWD’s North Service Area, which includes the communities of McClellan Business Park, Antelope, North Highlands, Foothill Farms, parts of Carmichael, and parts of Citrus Heights.

“Today’s ceremony represents SSWD’s commitment to investing in and modernizing its infrastructure,” said Dan York, SSWD General Manager. “One of our ongoing, top priorities is improving and strengthening water reliability for our nearly 200,000 customers through thoughtful and careful planning. The grant funding we received from the California Department of Water Resources helped reduce costs for our ratepayers and move these projects forward.”

Speakers at the ceremony included U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D., California State Senator Roger Niello, Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond, SSWD Board Member Robert Wichert, SSWD General Manager York, and Regional Water Authority Executive Director Jim Peifer.

The new wells also support the Sacramento region’s broader strategy for managing water supplies through the Sacramento Regional Water Bank. By strengthening groundwater infrastructure, local agencies gain flexibility to rely more on groundwater during dry periods and more on surface water during wet periods. This coordinated approach improves regional water reliability while allowing more surface water to remain in the Lower American River during critically dry years, supporting fish and wildlife when they need it most.