Adopt-a-Drain Season coming

On September 30, 2018November 17, 2018 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Environment, StreetsLeave a comment

As part of the SFWater’s Adopt-a-Drain program. Sunnysiders have so far adopted over 50 of the neighborhood’s storm drains. These are neighbors who’ve volunteered who keep the grates free of debris which help avoid local flooding. To sign up and adopt your own drain, go to adoptadrain.sfwater.org click>register. (Don’t forget to give your new drain a good name.)

New this year: SFWater has flagged four Sunnyside storm drains as being in special need of adoption, on Foerster Street at Monterey and Joost.

adopt_a_drain_2018_09_30 — Four red-flagged storm drains on Foerster St. Screenshot from Sunnyside on Adopt-a-Drain map. https://adoptadrain.sfwater.org/ Green ones are available for adoption, purples ones are already adopted.

If you are already an adopter, rain season is coming, so SFWater sends this reminder: Continue reading “Adopt-a-Drain Season coming” →

SFPUC: Sewer rate rise, low-cost garden workshops, free toilets, and more

On June 15, 2018November 17, 2018 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn SFPUCLeave a comment

News from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

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Changes to Your Water and Sewer Bill

Over the last year, we have worked with independent analysts to determine that an average 8 percent annual increase in the combined water and sewer bill is needed for us to continue providing dependable, around-the-clock services to our customers.

Beginning July 1, 2018, this four-year water and sewer rate package will go into effect. Use our bill calculator to get a personalized estimate of your monthly bill over the next four years, or call us at 415-551-3000 for more information. Read more: http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=128

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No Green Thumb Necessary

We are committed to helping San Franciscans maintain beautiful, water-efficient landscapes, so we are delighted to partner with Garden for the Environment (GFE) to offer the Sustainable Gardening Series. Continue reading “SFPUC: Sewer rate rise, low-cost garden workshops, free toilets, and more” →

SFPUC: Recycle your cooking oil, water taste issue, free toilets, and more

On December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Environment, SFPUC, UncategorizedLeave a comment

From: SFPUC: Recycle your cooking oil, water taste issue, free toilets, and more

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Brighten up the holidays with clean and renewable energy! With the most wonderful time of the year approaching, you now have the choice to make a difference with CleanPowerSF.

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About Recent Water Taste & Odor Issues
This month customers in San Francisco began experiencing taste and odor issues with their tap water. The water is safe to drink, but if you want to find out all the details including what the source of the issue is and what mitigation measures we are taking, please click here or the “Learn More” button below.

Learn More http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=884 Continue reading “SFPUC: Recycle your cooking oil, water taste issue, free toilets, and more” →

SFPUC: Have you adopted a drain yet?

On October 18, 2016October 20, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Rain is upon us. Several corners in Sunnyside regularly get flooded when debris flows down with rainwater and then builds up in the storm drains. The SFPUC has a program to keep storm drains clear this rainy season with your help — its called Adopt-a-Drain.

The intersection of Flood Ave and Congo Street especially needs a local hero.

You can sign up here: https://adoptadrain.sfwater.org/. More info below. Continue reading “SFPUC: Have you adopted a drain yet?” →

SFPUC News: Calling all Garden Photographers; Women in Construction Workshop

On July 17, 2016 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The latest sewer news in SF

[From SFPUC, source: link.]

Submit Photos by August 5th

Calling all gardeners and photographers! Want your work to be published and distributed to 35,000 households? Here’s your first summer project.

Every year our Water Pollution Prevention Program creates a vibrant and educational calendar for our customers, offering information on less-toxic gardening and pest-control methods. For our 2017 Photo Contest, we’d like to see examples of beautiful native plants in an urban environment. Read full details here and submit your photos by August 5th!

Connecting with Community

The Central Bayside System Improvement Project (CBSIP) team is in the community this summer presenting at local neighborhood associations and community groups. Check our calendar for days and locations for presentations, as well as other events the outreach team will be participating in. For CBSIP specifics and timeline, visit our webpage.

Women in Construction Workshop

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This August 5th, join the SFPUC’s Contractors Assistance Center for the Women In Construction Workshop, featuring ways to help women foster new relationships and plan for upward mobility and success in the Construction Industry.

A panel of highly successful women will provide basic tools for surviving and thriving in the industry. Register today as space is limited and share our eventpage with someone you think will be interested!

Sincerely,

The SFPUC Sewer System Communications Team