Welcome to Chester Public Utility District

We provide drinking water and wastewater (sewer) service to about 2,100 residents of Chester and the Lake Almanor Basin in Plumas County.

Who We Are

The Chester Public Utility District (CPUD) is a local public agency: a public utility district formed under the California Public Utilities Code (Section 15501 and following). A five-member Board of Directors, elected by District voters, sets policy and rates. A General Manager and a small staff run day-to-day operations.

What We Do

• Pump, treat, and deliver safe drinking water
• Collect and treat wastewater
• Maintain the District's wells, storage tanks, water and sewer lines, and wastewater treatment plant
• Read meters and bill for water and sewer service

Getting Service

• Start Water Service
• Pay My Bill
• Report a Problem

Your Voice in District Decisions

Board meetings are open to the public, and every meeting includes time for public comment. Agendas, packets, and minutes are posted on our Agendas & Minutes portal.

• Policies, Resolutions & Ordinances
• Community Meetings & Public Information
• Public Records Requests

How to Reach Us

251 Chester Airport Rd., Chester, CA 96020
Mailing address: PO Box 503, Chester, CA 96020
Phone: (530) 258-2171
Email: info@chesterpud.org
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00–1:00 p.m.)
After-hours water or sewer emergencies: (530) 816-0505

Our Mission

Chester Public Utility District is dedicated to fostering transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and ethical governance, while safeguarding natural resources and delivering essential services with efficiency, respect, and integrity.