Utilities

Riverside Public Utilities is a publicly-owned water and electric utility serving the city since 1895, committed to delivering efficient, reliable services at the lowest possible rates. It focuses on sustainability, customer satisfaction, and community benefits through innovative resource management and infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Providing water and electric services, including supply, distribution, and metering.
• Managing outages, emergencies, and service start/stop/transfer requests.
• Overseeing billing, customer accounts, and assistance programs like rebates.
• Conducting engineering for capital projects, substations, and system enhancements.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with federal and state standards.
• Promoting conservation through education and incentives for residents and businesses.
• Handling fire hydrant applications and infrastructure maintenance.

Contact Information

Email: utilities@riversideca.gov

Phone: (951) 782-0330 (Customer Service/Emergencies)