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Take action! If the Harm Reduction Institute's needle distribution program application moves forward, the California Department of Public Health will open a public comment period. We will update the community if that happens. Until then, please visit our website for news and updates. You can express your concerns to your state representatives or petition your...

About The Santa Ana Green newsletter is published quarterly to keep you updated on the latest green environmental activities in the City.  Below are our most recent newsletter. Santa Ana Green Newsletter - Fall 2025 Santa Ana Green Newsletter - Spring 2025 Santa Ana Green Newsletter - Winter 2025 Santa Ana Green Newsletter - Summer...

The City of Santa Ana is mandated to ensure that no pollution is allowed to enter into any drainage facility that the City owns or maintains by the Federal Program called NPDES. What is NPDES and why does the City have to abide by it? The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program was...

The City of Santa Ana has developed a comprehensive Climate Action Plan for the community. The goal of the Plan is to create an environmentally friendly future and to make the City a better place in which to live and work. Many of the strategies and measures that will be implemented will reinvest in the community through...

Doing more with less energy is key to building a sustainable future.  Surprisingly, increased energy efficiency is not that difficult to achieve - Especially if we all work together! Why should you care about energy efficiency? Virtually every aspect of our lives depends on a predictable flow of affordable electricity. Yet this energy comes at...

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Senate Bill 1383: Edible food donation and recovery This page is designed to help organizations and businesses comply with new State law Senate Bill (SB) 1383 edible food recovery requirements. Food recovery means collecting edible food that would otherwise go to waste and redistributing it to feed people in need. What is SB 1383? SB...

On July 6, 2021, the City Council adopted an ordinance repealing and reenacting Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 33, Section 54 (SAMC 33-54) establishing the preservation of newly constructed and reconstructed arterial streets, local streets and alleys in order to protect City's capital investment in infrastructure and to preserve the street pavement integrity, ride quality...

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About the Capital Improvement Program The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a multi-year planning tool used to identify and implement the City’s capital needs over the upcoming year, and seven-year period. The CIP document summarizes the City’s planned capital and infrastructure improvement projects, including their funding sources, and prioritizes projects after analysis and coordination with...

Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order - Information about the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems, Water Quality Order. California Integrated Water Quality System Project - Resources to support the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program. Orange County Sanitation District - The public that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services for approximately 2.6 million...

This sewer master plan report presents the results and recommendations of the Sewer Master Plan Update for the City of Santa Ana (City). The report was prepared by RMC Water and Environment (RMC) under an agreement with the City of Santa Ana. The Master Plan evaluates the capacity and condition of the City’s sanitary sewer...

Sewer system management plan [2020 Update]   The Sewer System Management Plan details how the City manages, operates and maintains its sanitary sewer collection system, including City requirements, procedures and programs. The plan was prepared under the supervision of Cesar E. Barrera, P.E. Deputy Public Works Director/Water Resources Manager. Download it here. Sewer System Management...

This sewer rate study  presents an overview of the results of the 2019 Water, Recycled Water and Sewer Rate Study (Study) that was conducted for the City of Santa Ana (“City”) by Stantec Consulting and Hildebrand Consulting. The primary objectives of this Study are to: Develop a multi-year financial management plan that provides for the...

Your sewage system is connected to the City sewer main through a sewer lateral. As an owner, you are responsible for maintaining the lateral from the property all the way to the connection with the sewer main. In the event of a blockage in your sewer line, immediately stop using water and call a licensed...

The City of Santa Ana has an extensive outreach program, including swag, to educate residents on how to avoid clogged drains and sewage backups. More than 15 years ago, Santa Ana introduced its fats, oils, and grease control (FOG) program to reduce the number of blockages in the city's sewer lines and sewage overflows onto...

Water conservation for residents Be Water Wise - Metropolitan Water District's Water Conservation Page. Water Saver Home Tour - California Urban Water Conservation Council Water Saver Home. Take a tour of water saving opportunities in your home. Save Our Water - Learn how to live a conservation lifestyle. Water Use it Wisely - 100+ ways to...

Water Master Plan [January 2018]   The Water Master Plan outlines is a multi-year capital improvement program to maintain a robust, adaptable, and efficient water management system that can meet the present and future needs of community. It includes environmental sustainability and preparing for potential water-related crises or emergencies. Download it here.     Urban...

Temporary water service connections are required where there is a need for construction site water from the City of Santa Ana and there is not a metered and backflow protected connection. Fire hydrant meters (or construction meters) are required to assure the City that the water is being paid for and, more importantly, that our...