The Olympic Valley Public Service District provides services for 44 commercial entities and approximately 1,600 residential units. Commercial customers consist of the ski resort, hotels, schools, churches and many winter sports service businesses. The privately held Squaw Valley Mutual Water Company provides water in the Valley for approximately 280 residential customers.
Water Meter Readings
Water Service Fees
OVPSD Water Code
District regulations related to the design and construction of water infrastructure, including connections to the District water system, are defined in the District Water Code and Technical Specifications.
Utility Easements
To allow for easy access to water and sewer infrastructure, the District does not permit the installation of any objects (landscaping, structures, boulders, fill, etc.) within water and sewer easements. More information about easements can be found in the Easements FAQs. Please reach out to the District at (530) 583-4692 ext. 210 prior to making any improvements to check that there is not a conflicting easement on your property.
District Permitting Process
The District requires homeowners to obtain a permit prior to starting any remodel or new construction projects. The permitting process includes submission of an application and an electronic copy of plans to the District. Please see the following links for more information:
- Procedures for Issuance of Residential Sewer and/or Water Permit
- Permit Application (residential remodel)
- Permit Application (residential - new construction)
- Permit Application (commercial)
- Fixtures Report (residential)
Backflow Prevention Information
CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Any unprotected connection to the water system causing the flow of water or other liquids, gases, mixtures or substances into the distributing pipes can potentially contaminate the potable water supply. By-pass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, and swivel or changeover devices can cause this problem.
The District requires Cross-Connection Protection Devices whenever back-flow protection has been found necessary. The District requires the water user to install an approved backflow prevention device, at the customer’s expense, before new service is granted.
Please reference the District Administrative Water Code Division XI for details on this requirement and view the Backflow Test Form here.
Contact the Operations Department at (530) 583-4692 if you have any questions.
Studies and Plans
- Squaw Valley PSD Water & Sewer Connection Fee DRAFT Final Report
- Squaw Valley PSD 2017 Rate Study DRAFT Final Report
- Water Supply Assessment Update 2015 - Village @ Squaw Valley (July 2015)
- Olympic Valley Creek/Aquifer Interaction Study FINAL (November 2014)
- Redundant Water Supply Preferred Alternative Evaluation - Phase I Water Supply Feasibility Summary and Gap Analysis (November 2014)
- Alternative / Supplemental Water Supply and Enhanced Utilities Feasibility Study (September 2009) Note: 63 MB file
- Village @ Squaw Valley Specific Plan - Water Supply Asessement (July 2014)
- Groundwater Management Plan - Annual Review & Report - Water Year 2010 (July 2011)
- Groundwater Management Plan Annual Review & Report - Water Year 2008 (March 2009)
- Squaw Valley Public Service District Capacity and Reliability Study 2007 (February 2008)
- Olympic Valley Groundwater Management Plan (May 2007)
- Squaw Valley Groundwater Development & Utilization Feasibility Study Update (August 14, 2003) Note: 42 MB file
- Summary of Aquifer Testing Results Squaw Valley (February 1998)
Reports
- 2020 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2019 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2018 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2017 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2016 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2015 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2014 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2013 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2012 Water and Sewer System Report
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2019
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2018
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2017
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2016
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2015
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2014
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2013
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2012
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2011
- Annual Water Quality Report - Water Year 2010
- Annual Water Review/Report - Water Year 2009