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Where does Sonoma’s drinking water come from?

Sonoma purchases 90 percent of our water from Sonoma Water and 10 percent is pumped from the city’s wells. For more information on Sonoma Water supply and water shortage reservoirs levels, please visit sonomawater.org

How long will stage 2 of the water shortage plan be in place?

Stage 2 will be in place until water supply levels recover or until water shortage conditions become worse and the City implements Stage 3 or higher of the Water Shortage Control Plan to reduce the gap in water supply and customer water use.

Is every Sonoma water customer required to reduce water use by 20%?

No. The 20% reduction target for Sonoma is Citywide. Sonoma shall reduce its overall water use by 20% compared to the average of 2018-2020 consumption. Sonoma’s target is not applied to each individual customer, but to the City as a whole. Individual water customers are asked to conserve water, comply with mandated restrictions, take advantage...

What are the current restrictions on Sonoma water customers?

While the City of Sonoma is not currently in a drought emergency, the following nonessential uses of municipal water are prohibited: The washing of sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, and other hard-surfaced areas by direct hosing, except as may be necessary to properly dispose of flammable or other dangerous liquids or substances, wash away spills...

Sonoma's Water Supply

The City of Sonoma relies on Sonoma Water, the region’s wholesale water supplier, for approximately 90% of our water supply. The majority of Sonoma Water’s water supply water comes from the Russian River. Sonoma Water distributes this water through an aqueduct system to water contractors in Sonoma and Marin counties, including to the City of Sonoma...

Report Water Waste

Everyone can do their part to use water wisely, but some people need a friendly reminder. Common examples of water waste are from irrigation systems such as: broken irrigation, overspray, run-off, and improper timing. If you observe water waste or would like to alert the City of a concern, please contact the City of Sonoma...

Water Waste

Everyone can do their part to use water wisely, but some people need a friendly reminder. Common examples of water waste are from irrigation systems such as: broken irrigation, overspray, run-off, and improper timing. Current irrigation restrictions: Sprinkler and/or Sprayer Irrigation: Limited to Tuesday and Thursday between 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Drip irrigation and...

Special Election Called and Nomination Period Open for 2021 Municipal Election

On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, the City Council of the City of Sonoma met at a Special Meeting and called a Special Municipal Election to be held to fill one council vacancy for the remainder of a term which ends December 2024s. The Special Election will be held in consolidation with the Uniform District Election...

Sort it Sonoma! Earthlings Club produces waste sorting PSAs

The City of Sonoma in Cooperation with the Sonoma Ecology Center’s Earthlings, and KSVY Sonoma have teamed together to educate the community about the upcoming mandatory sorting requirements. In support of the City’s Sort It Sonoma! campaign, the Earthling’s recorded 4 public service announcements that are currently running on KSVY radio and TV. These include...

Sonoma Valley Celebrates 4th of July 2021 with Car Cruise & Fireworks Show

The Sonoma Volunteer Firefighter Association (SVFA) continues Sonoma’s 4th of July Celebration tradition by bringing the community together to honor our great nation’s independence with a patriotic car cruise through the Sonoma Valley organized by the Devils Darling's starting at 9:00 am and concluding the holiday with the annual Fireworks Show at dusk on Sunday, July...

Special City Council Meeting - July 6th, 2:00PM

A special meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held virtually on Tuesday, July 6th at 2:00 pm. View the full agenda on our CivicWeb Portal. The item to be considered is: Calling for the Holding of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 We want to hear from you!...

Where can I learn more about hiking in and around Sonoma?

A favorite local hiking location is the Sonoma Overlook and Montini Preserve trails. The City's Class I bike paths are multi-use, providing opportunities for pedestrians as well as cyclists. For more hiking options in Sonoma Valley, visit the "Parks, Open Space, and Historic Sites" listings in the online Community Parks & Recreations Directory.

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Park Rules

Park Rules Sonoma's Municipal Code Chapter 9.12 regulates the City's public parks and recreation areas. Please be sure to review these regulations if you are planning a gathering in a City park, and contact Lisa Janson if you have questions. Additional rules regarding parks and trails in Sonoma include, but are not limited to: Alcohol...

Sonoma Garden Park

Sonoma Garden Park is a six-acre community agricultural park, owned by the City of Sonoma and operated by Sonoma Ecology Center with the ongoing support of numerous volunteers and partner organizations. The park offers winding paths through a beautiful park-like setting, as it strives to demonstrate examples of sustainable agriculture and horticulture, and provide educational...

City Hall Reopens for In-Person Services on June 28

Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions from the county and state, Sonoma City Hall will reopen for in-person services beginning Monday, June 28. After almost 15 months of a primarily "virtual" service delivery model, City Hall will resume pre-pandemic hours and be open to the public on Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - noon and...

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Sonoma City Council Declares Stage 2 Water Shortage

The following is a Press Release issued by the City of Sonoma FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: June 22, 2021 CONTACT: Mike Brett, Water Conservation Coordinator PHONE: 707-933-2247 EMAIL: mbrett@sonomacity.org Sonoma City Council Declares Stage 2 Water Shortage All City of Sonoma water service area customers are required to reduce water use by 20% at their...

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