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Wastewater Treatment
Beginning in the 1920s up to the late 1950s, the Redlands “Sewer Farm” (a common term during that time) was located north and west of the City, on the north side of the Santa Ana River, near Alabama Street. Up until this time, an acceptable form of wastewater treatment was the Imhoff Technology. Raw sewage…
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Wastewater Questions
Sewage is backing up into my home, what should I do? If there is sewage backing up into your home (shower, toilet, sink, etc.) you should telephone the Customer Service Department immediately at (909) 798-7516. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with alternating Fridays closed. After hours and weekends you…
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Water Quality Questions
Is my tap water safe to drink? YES. Your tap water is among the safest drinking water in the world. The City of Redlands has continued to develop and implement proven technologies and processes to provide the citizens of Redlands with safe drinking water. The Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act have…
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Water Stock
The City has ownership in a variety of private and mutual water companies to supply water to the City’s Tate and Hinckley surface water treatment plants. For decades the City has increased its ownership in these companies in an effort to increase its access to a reliable local source of water. The City’s founders were…
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Water System
Background and History The City of Redlands was incorporated in 1888 and developed from its origin as an agricultural area. The current population of Redlands is approximately 75,000. The City of Redlands has provided water service to the Redlands and Mentone area for more than 90 years. The Redlands water systems have grown from an untreated…
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Backflow Prevention
What is a backflow device? Backflow devices are required by State law where fire or irrigation services are installed. The device prevents back siphonage and backpressure into the main water supply, protecting the water supply from cross contamination. Testing: All installed devices must be tested on an annual basis. Each year, customers will receive a…
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Planning Commission and Committees
Preliminary Review Committee The Preliminary Review Committee is composed of staff representatives from the departments of Development Services, Municipal Utilities & Engineering, Fire, Police, and Facilities & Community Services. The function of this committee is to provide applicants and the City a forum to discuss and resolve questions or potential design issues (e.g., Site Plan and architectural renderings)…
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Spring 2019
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Resource Links
Better Business Bureau Bureau of Economic Analysis Bureau of Labor Statistics California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control California Capital Access Program California Chamber of Commerce California Manufacturing Technology Center California Retailers Association California Tax Service Center Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship Inland Empire Economic Partnership Inland Empire Regional Chamber of…
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