Utilities
Water and Wastewater
Despite the Governor’s recent declaration of a drought emergency, the City of San Luis Obispo’s local water supply remains reliable and secure. Actions taken by City Council, community members and staff after the severe drought of 1987-1991 have secured reliable water resources for the city. Investment in a multi-source water supply and water reclamation facilities allow for responsible use even following the driest year on record. The city has four primary water supply sources including Whale Rock Reservoir, Salinas Reservoir, Nacimiento Reservoir, and recycled water (for irrigation), with groundwater serving as a fifth supplemental source.
Water and Wastewater services are provided by the City of San Luis Obispo Utilities Department. (link)
The City’s monthly charge per billing unit:
(1 unit = 100 cubic feet = 748 gallons)
All Customers Inside City Outside City
0 to 8 units $6.56 $13.12
9+ units $8.20 $16.40
Base fee $5.00 $5.00
Electricity
Electricity in SLO is provided by Pacific Gas & Electric.(link)
Natural Gas
Natural Gas in SLO is provided by Southern California Gas Company. (link)
Tech Infrastructure
By encouraging public-private partnerships, maximizing efficiency and supporting the construction of a fiber-optic network, San Luis Obispo is prioritizing telecom infrastructure and the kind of business it attracts. As part of the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan (link), the City partnered with a local provider to bring high speed fiber to government buildings and provide the opportunity for fiber connectivity to local business and residences.
Currently, 23 miles of fiber optic network are already in place, providing 75 “lit” commercial buildings with Internet services normally found only in larger metropolitan areas.
Public Transportation
The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides intercommunity public transportation. RTA’s service area includes all of San Luis Obispo County and extends into Santa Barbara County to the south. RTA provides regional fixed-route service (RTA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complementary paratransit service (Runabout).