The Water Resources Division is responsible for a number of programs including:

• Floodplain Management (NFIP/CRS, FEMA Remapping, supporting the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency, plan review for construction compliance);
• The Sutter County Water Agency (Master Drainage Plan, Drainage Zones of Benefit, Live Oak Canal repair/upgrades, plan review for drainage components;
• Water Quality (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System [NPDES] compliance);
• Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Compliance;
• Provide Utility Services to:
  • Rio Ramaza Community Services District (Wastewater collection, treatment and disposal);
  • Sutter County Waterworks District No. 1 (Water treatment and distribution, Wastewater collection, treatment and disposal);
• Technical support for Northern Sacramento Valley - Integrated Regional Water Management (NSV-IRWM); and
• Liaison for water-related permits (DWR, USACE, RWQCB, CA Fish & Game, Central Valley Flood Protection Board).

• Floodplain Management and Flood Information
• Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
• National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
• Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management (NSV-IRWM)
• Sutter County Water Agency - Drainage Zones of Benefit
• Utilities - Water and Wastewater
• Water Conservation Tips

• Grading and Erosion Control Permit Application
• Encroachment Permit
• Transportation Permit
• Public Works Fee Schedule
• Floodplain Development Variance Application for Wet Floodproofing
• Elevation Certificate
• SMARTS Stormwater Permits