Utilities Water and Wastewater

For more than 90 years, the City of Redlands has been in charge of providing high quality drinking water to the Redlands and Mentone areas. More than 75,000 residents in Redlands, Mentone, parts of Crafton Hills and San Timoteo Canyon, and a small part of San Bernardino depend on Redlands Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department to provide water service to their homes and businesses. By supplying a blend of local groundwater, local surface water, and imported water from the State Water Project, Redlands Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department is able to meet the daily demands of these customers.

2020 Upper Santa Ana River Watershed Integrated Regional Urban Water Management Plan

June 16, 2025

Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Report Each year Redlands Municipal Utilities Department publishes its Consumer Confidence Report to keep you, our customer-own...

April 3, 2019

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 a...

April 3, 2019

Water System

Background and History The City of Redlands was incorporated in 1888 and developed from its origin as an agricultural area. The current populat...

April 3, 2019

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 plan...

April 3, 2019

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 siphon...

April 4, 2019

Rates

The City of Redlands Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department is committed to providing you, our customer-owners, with the highest quality ser...

April 4, 2019

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...

April 4, 2019

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...