The Town of Hillsborough owns approximately 97 miles of water mains and 16 sites in-Town which includes 14 pump stations and 18 tanks. The Town is located next to an intricate watershed system and the magnificent Crystal Springs Reservoir, a major asset of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

The Hillsborough Public Works Department manages the Town's water systems with a 12-person Water Operations staff. Hillsborough receives water from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and is amember of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA). This website contains information about the Town's water supply, water quality, and water conservation programs.

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Each year, the Town of Hillsborough publishes the results of its water quality testing operations in a consumer confidence report. To view this year's report click here. Consumer Confidence Report 2009.

You can also find tips on how to conserve water in and around your home and links to regional rebate programs by visiting the Water Conservation section of this site.

Town of Hillsborough Urban Water Management Plan Update

The Urban Water Management Plan Act (California Water Code §10610-10656) requires the Town of Hillsborough to update its Urban Water Management Plan (“UWMP”) every five years. The UWMP evaluates Hillsborough’s water supply and demand, and provides a blueprint for meeting the community’s long-term water supply objectives. The Town updated its 2005 UWMP after proposed revisions to the UWMP were made available for public review. A public hearing was held on October 10, 2011 and the 2010 UWMP was adopted by the City Council. The adopted UWMP has been submitted to the Department of Water Resources, and a printed copy was made available at Town Hall for public review for 30 days after adoption.  For additional information or if you have questions, please contact:

John Mullins
Town of Hillsborough
Interim Public Works Director
650-375-7444
jmullins@hillsborough.net

To access the Town's 2010 Urban Water Management Plan, click here. To access its attachments, click here.

SFPUC Water Quality Change

On Dec 5, 2011 to Jan 7, 2012, our water wholesaler, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission shut down the pipelines from their reservoirs in the Sierra Nevada to perform maintenance. Water is now coming from local sources in the Bay Area. During this time or for a brief period of time, you may notice the following:

• Milky Water: Tiny bubbles of air have saturated water.  You will likely notice that the water clears up from the bottom of a glass container as the bubbles rise to the surface.  Changes in
• Taste: The SFPUC normally provides its customers with a blend of about 85% Hetch Hetchy water and 15% locally produced water.  Since Hetch Hetchy water is not in the mix, the taste is slightly different.  

How long will this condition last? After Jan 7, 2012 they will resume delivery of Hetch Hetchy water as before. Past experience shows that the water will return to normal within a day or two after. For more information, please refer to the SFPUC website.