Water Production
Underground Water Supply
The major source of drinking water for City of Fresno customers is derived from the Fresno Sole Source Aquifer, a large underground water system that supplies many communities in the San Joaquin Valley. To supply water, water production wells are drilled to extract water from the aquifer and then water is distributed through pipelines to individual customer services. More than 257 water wells scattered throughout Fresno provide water to the community. Treated surface water supplements this supply.
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Fresno’s Water Production
The City’s Production section oversees the water well system, including planning, construction and maintenance of wells to provide a reliable water supply.
Per Capita Per Day Note: Population is derived from Fresno Statistical Abstract 2001 and Development Department data modified to reflect service area.
To estimate Residential Per Capita: Multiply Total Per Capita by 72% for 2000 - 2007 and Multiply by 69% for 1985.
Temperature Data
Water Wells
Water Well Abandonment Permit Forms:
Well Permit Application to Install, Modify, and Destroy Wells
Section 33 Well Destructions Standards & ProceduresCity of Fresno Well Destruction Requirements