SFPUC
How many enterprises does SFPUC have?
3
What does GI stand for?
Green Infrastructure
How many watersheds does San Francisco have?
8
What are the 3 sfpuc enterprises?
Power, Water, Sewer
What is a watershed?
How many treatment plants does San Francisco have?
3
What is a combined sewer system?
A system that captures water from sinks, toilets, showers, etc and stormwater runoff.
What are some benefits of green infrastructure?
Reduces the risk of flooding, improves water quality, recharges groundwater, beautifies neighborhoods, improves biodiversity
What type of sewer system does San Francisco have?
Combined Sewer System
How many people does the sewer system serve?
1.5 million people
What are some types of green infrastructure?
Permeable pavement, rain gardens, cisterns, green roofs, infiltration trenches
What watershed are we in?
Islais Creek
What is SFPUC's city wide effort to manage stormwater called?
Transform the Storm
Green Infrastructure collects stormwater runoff from an impervious surface also know as:
How many gallons of rain fall on our city?
10 billion gallons