The Sierra Lakes County Water District is a public utility district supplying water and sewer services. It serves the Serene Lakes Community just outside of Soda Springs, CA. Soda Springs, on Donner Summit, sits at 7000' elevation. Go to the maps page to see details of the location and area.

Two miles away, Norden holds the record for the most snow falling in a residential community in the Continental United States. Average annual snowfall is 10.4 m and average maximum snow depth is 2.4 m according to the Central Sierra Snowlab.

Water for residential use is drawn from Lake Serena, pictured to the right. Sewage is pumped to the Donner Summit Public Utility treatment plant in Soda Springs. Go to the water delivery and sewer service pages for details on operation.
Contact Sierra Lakes County Water district:
Administrative Offices
7300 Short Rd
P.O. Box 1039
Soda Springs, CA 95728-1039
530-426-7800 800-390-7800
fax: 530-426-1120
email administrative offices
email M & O department
contact the webmaster
New on the SLCWD Website:
2008 SLCWD Project Map: what work will be done in Serene Lakes, Summer, 2008

and a summary of projects to be undertaken, with costs, 2008-2012
2007 Consumer Confidence Report
Ordinance passed for prioritizing water service priorities
New Resolution regarding the 2008 water district election ---- May, 2008
How to hook up for sewer and water - new 2008 instructions and drawings!
Proposed Ordinance #83 - June, 2008: second draft
Royal Gorge Water Alternatives Presentation (1.6 meg PDF)
This presentation was given at a special SLCWD Board meeting 1/11/08
It's presence on this site is simply informational.
The presenation's information is not endorsed by SLCWD at this time.
2007-2008 Budget and 2007-2008 Project List and project summary