Article 12A Backflow
Article 12B Borings & Wells
Article 12C Alternate Water
Article 15 Pools and spas
The goal of the Water Quality Program is to ensure safe water for recreational, nonpotable and potable uses. Unsafe water can lead to a bacterial or viral infection, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children. Maintaining safe conditions in recreational swimming pools and spas helps prevent drowning and the spread of infectious diseases.
SFHC 12A: Cross Connection Control Program and Backflow Assembly Tester Certification--Preventing contamination of drinking water by unprotected connections to other water sources
SFHC 12B: Construction/Destruction Permits, applications, and information on regulation of wells and soil borings
SFHC 12C: Alternate Water Source Systems and Nonpotable Projects for on-site treatment and reuse of alternate water types including rainwater, stormwater, foundation drainage, graywater, and blackwater
SFHC 15: Applications, permits and information on regulation of swimming pools and spas
Collaborative work with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to monitor beach water quality
Bay Area Cryptosporidiosis Surveillance Project -- Active laboratory surveillance for confirmed cryptosporidiosis in the counties served by SFPUC.
Department of Building Inspection
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
If you would like to make a complaint regarding water permits, you may call 311.
- Service 24x7
San Francisco Department of Public Health Environmental Health Branch