TRUCKEE

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District (TDPUD) has launched a community-focused educational campaign to share the story behind every glass of water in Truckee. Drawing from the pristine Martis Valley Groundwater Basin, fed by snowmelt, and naturally filtered through ancient layers of sand, cobble, and granite, Truckee’s water arrives at customers’ taps refreshingly cold and with only minimal treatment. TDPUD’s recently launched “Truckee’s Water: Naturally Filtered. Responsibly Managed” campaign highlights the unique characteristics of the region’s water source and the infrastructure that delivers it to homes and businesses.

Unlike many communities that require extensive water treatment, Truckee’s water needs only minimal treatment, just a small amount of chlorine is added as a state requirement. The water originates from snowmelt runoff that naturally filters through mountain terrain before reaching the groundwater basin at depths of 600 to 950 feet.

The campaign also highlights the complex infrastructure required to deliver high-quality water across Truckee’s varied mountain terrain. TDPUD operates 13 wells, 26 pump stations, 35 tanks, and 238 miles of pipeline to navigate an elevation gain of 2,850 feet from the lowest well to the highest storage tank.

The campaign features newly released infographics that visually explain Truckee’s water journey from the Martis Valley basin to customers’ taps. The educational materials will be shared through social media, ads, community events, and TDPUD’s website at tdpud.org/your-water.

~ Truckee Donner Public Utility District press release