The Sierra Lakes County Water District is a county water 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.
| Administrative Offices |
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| 7300 Short Rd. |
| P.O.1039 |
| Soda Springs, CA 95728-1039 |
| 530-426-7800.......800-390-7800 |
| fax: 530-426-1120 |
| email admistrative offices |
| contact the webmaster |
| email M&O Department |
| Explore Donner Summit |
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| Serene Lakes Property Owners' Association |
| Donner Summit Area Association |
| Donner Summit Historical Society |
| Clair Tappaan Lodge |
| Citizens Committee for District Property Management (info, agendas, minutes, docs.) |
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| 2nd Meeting Citizens Committee May 19 1PM District Office Agenda Link |
| District newsletter February, 2013 (PDF) |
| Land Use Ordinance for District Lands - including boat Storage (8/12) PDF |
| Some Really Good FAQ's in PDF form: One and Two by Tom Burns 9-28-12 |
| New Sewer Plant page- general information, public meetings, election timeline, and environmental groups' support letters - Ballots will be counted January 14 at 10 AM at the district offices during a special board meeting. |
