San Francisco’s Water, Power, Sewer, and Stormwater Requirements

San Francisco has adopted water, power, sewer, and stormwater requirements that reduce demand on drinking water supplies, protect water quality, utilize clean and cost-effective energy and ensure sewer system function. To assist developers and property owners in meeting these requirements, the SFPUC provides project plan review, permitting oversight, technical assistance, and incentives. The following resources are available to help you understand these requirements and how to meet them:

• Requirements & Contacts Factsheet – provides a brief overview of the requirements, which requirements are applicable, and who to contact.
• Requirements Manual – provides more in-depth information about each requirement and how to comply.
• If you need a permit for a small business, you may qualify for expedited review under Proposition H. Visit our Prop H Website for more information.

If you already know which requirement you need to comply with or would like to learn more about a specific requirement, select one of the links below.

Water Start or Stop Service Asset Protection Standards Cross-Connection Control Fire Hydrants Fire Service Connections Residential Water Submetering Water Main Installation

Power Street and Pedestrian Lighting Hetch Hetchy Power GoSolarSF CleanPowerSF

Sewer Wastewater Capacity Charge Commercial Fats, Oils & Grease Wastewater Discharge Permits Asset Protection Standards

Stormwater Management Stormwater Management Requirements Construction Site Runoff Permit

Water Conservation Residential Commercial Water Efficient Landscape

Alternate Water Sources Non-potable Water Recycled Water Use Recycled Water Fill Station Water Well Use

Real Estate Services Interested in acquiring an easement or purchasing or leasing SFPUC lands? Please visit our Real Estate Services webpage.