In San Francisco, it’s not a question of if, but when the next major earthquake will strike.
Which is why we’ve upgraded one of SF’s most critical water routes with earthquake-resistant pipes connecting College Hill Reservoir to Zuckerberg San Francisco General (@zsfgcare )—helping ensure water is there when it matters most.
These pipes are built to flex and move with the ground, with a proven track record in major earthquakes. With much of our system over 100 years old, projects like this keep San Francisco ready for generations to come. 💧
#SanFrancisco #Infrastructure #EarthquakeReady #WeAreSFPUC
At 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906, a 7.9 earthquake struck San Francisco. The shaking lasted less than a minute, but the fires that followed burned for four days.
With little water available at the time, the city faced devastating losses. But that moment led to action: the creation of a dedicated high-pressure water system just for fighting fires - the Emergency Firefighting Water System. 🚒
We’re still building on that legacy today. We are expanding the system on the west side, bringing new pipelines, pump stations, and hydrants to strengthen our city’s resilience. The Next phase starts in 2027, bringing high-pressure water to southwestern neighborhoods and tapping into 1.7 billion gallons from Lake Merced. 💧
Investing in infrastructure today means a safer, stronger city tomorrow. 🛠️
#Resilience #EarthquakePreparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #SF
Every day, we’re working behind the scenes to keep our communities running. 👷
We deliver high-quality drinking water to over 2.7 million people, generate clean power for City facilities and @CleanPowerSF customers, and treat wastewater and stormwater to protect our Bay and Ocean. 💧
It’s a big job, and much of our system has been in place for decades. That’s why we’re investing today to modernize our infrastructure and ensure safe, reliable service for generations to come. 🛠️
Because what we build now matters for the future. 🌟
#CleanWater #CleanEnergy #Wastewater #Infrastructure WeAreSFPUC
Bike 🚴
Helmet 🪖
Reusable water bottle 💧
Just a few essentials for Bike to Wherever Day. Happy riding, San Francisco! 🚲
#Bike #BikeToWhereverDay #BikeLifestyle #BikeRide #SF
“Knowledge is power. We have to find ways to work with one another and know people as individuals.”
This AANHPI Heritage Month, we were honored to welcome filmmaker and activist Jon Osaki (@jtosaki ) for an inspiring conversation on breaking down stereotypes and creating stronger communities together. ✨
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insight as we celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and leadership of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities — while looking ahead toward a future rooted in equity, opportunity, and connection. 💙
#AANHPIHeritageMonth #AANHPI #Community #Equity #WeAreSFPUC
The Social Impact Partnership (SIP) program is about more than giving back—it’s about how we show up for our communities. 🌟 Through voluntary contributions of time and resources, our partners are supporting meaningful programs to help communities thrive from San Francisco to Tuolumne County. We are grateful to work alongside organizations that are committed to making a positive, lasting impact. Because it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it. #SocialImpact #CommunityImpact #WeAreSFPUC
Come spend the day with us and Phoebe from @SFEnvironment at one of the SFPUC’s solar installations! 🧡☀️⚡️
Watch our video to learn how SFPUC solar projects are powering the city—and why solar energy matters. ⭐
Fun fact: SFPUC has 30 solar projects across San Francisco 👀
You’ll find them on rooftops like City Hall and at many SFUSD schools. 🌱🔋
#Solar #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #SF
Bringing the community together is what it’s all about. 💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2nd Annual Community Strong Career Fair! From City agencies to community members exploring careers in public service, it was inspiring to connect people with meaningful opportunities while strengthening our local workforce. 🤝
Here’s to building pathways, opening doors, and growing together. 🙌
#SanFrancisco #CareerFair #JobOpportunities #PublicService #WeAreSFPUC
Last week during SF Climate Week, Secretary @wade.crowfoot had the opportunity to visit Hummingbird Farm, an urban agriculture, food justice and leadership program in the Excelsior District, a project of local organization @poder.sf based on land licensed to the organization by the @mysfpuc .
Thanks so much to PODER and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for sharing their work and this wonderful space with us!
Then ➡️ Now
The Vicente Street sewer looked a lot different in 1909 👀
With parts of our water system nearly 100 years old and parts of our sewer system dating back to the Gold Rush, we are investing in upgrades today to keep everything running strong for our community for generations to come. 💧
#SanFrancisco #Rates #Infrastructure #WeAreSFPUC
We’re celebrating 10 years of providing affordable, clean energy to our community. Thank you to our customers and partners for helping us build a greener future for SF! ⚡️🍃💧☀️💚
🎉 Click the link in our bio, or visit cleanpowersf.org/anniversary!
