Elk Grove Water District

What Elk Grove Water District does

Elk Grove Water District (EGWD) is a publicly owned special district and water utility organized under California law and operated by the Florin Resource Conservation District (FRCD). Founded in 1893 and reorganized under public ownership in 1999, EGWD provides potable water to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and construction customers within a defined service area in Elk Grove, California, roughly bounded by Sheldon Road, Highway 99, and Grant Line Road. The district is governed by a five-member publicly elected Board of Directors and operates with approximately 30 employees.

EGWD's core technology consists of a series of groundwater wells, two treatment and storage facilities (Railroad Street and Hampton Oak Drive), and a distribution network of water mains and service connections. Treatment infrastructure includes chemical feed systems, filtration for iron and manganese removal, and on-site sodium hypochlorite generation for disinfection. The district is currently deploying a multi-year Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project replacing legacy wand-based electronic meter reading with real-time SmartPoint sensors and backbone communication antennas. EGWD also maintains a long-term water supply agreement with Sacramento County Water Agency to supplement its groundwater sources.

EGWD generates revenue primarily through a combination of fixed monthly charges (based on meter size, ranging from $67.16 for 1-inch meters to $4,638.10 for 10-inch meters) and tiered commodity charges ($2.36-$3.50 per CCF for residential customers under the 2024-2028 Water Rate Study). Additional streams include private fire protection service charges, construction water meter fees, and various service fees and penalties. Customer acquisition occurs passively through service area boundaries and new property account setup. The district employs public board meetings, a customer service portal (XpressBillPay), bill inserts and newsletters, and the Citizens Water Academy community program as its primary engagement channels. EGWD received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence in 2020 and meets or exceeds all State and EPA water quality standards.

Name

Elk Grove Water District

Legal name

Elk Grove Water District

Website

https://egwd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elk Grove Water District is a publicly owned California special district providing potable water to residential, commercial, and construction customers within a defined Elk Grove service area through groundwater wells, two treatment facilities, and a distribution network, governed by an elected board under the Florin Resource Conservation District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water Utility Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Detention, Retention & Storage Systems (Ponds, Tanks, Vaults) (EUANAEAD)

Keywords

• Water utility services
• Potable water supply
• Groundwater treatment
• Water meter reading
• Fire protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Water Service - Fixed Charges: Monthly fixed charges based on meter size, ranging from $67.16 for 1-inch meters to $4,638.10 for 10-inch meters. These charges are independent of water consumption and form the base revenue component.
2. Water Service - Commodity Charges: Charges for units of water consumed in CCF (Hundred Cubic Feet). Residential tiered pricing: Tier 1 $2.36/CCF (0-30), Tier 2 $3.50/CCF (30.01+). Non-residential: $2.35/CCF (Tier 1), $3.25/CCF (Tier 2).
3. Private Fire Protection Service: Monthly charges for private fire protection services based on service connection size, ranging from $4.07 (2-inch) to $451.36 (12-inch).
4. Construction Water Meters: Fees for temporary construction water service including $3,000 deposit, $194 installation/removal charge, $7.14 daily rental, $2.35/CCF usage charge, plus monthly Special Capital Development Fee equal to 1/3 of consumption charge.
5. Fees and Penalties: Various service fees including Account Set Up Fee ($30), Door Tag Fee ($25), Late Payment Penalty ($100), Returned Check Fee ($30 plus check amount), Meter Re-read ($25 after first free), Backflow Tag Fee ($25), Fire Flow Testing ($156), and water theft fines ranging from $130 to $3,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elk Grove Water District (EGWD) is a publicly owned special district that provides potable water service to residents and businesses within a defined service area in Elk Grove, California. It operates groundwater wells and two treatment and storage facilities (Railroad Street and Hampton Oak Drive), maintains water mains and service connections, performs electronic meter reading, and supplies treated drinking water meeting or exceeding all State and EPA water quality standards.

Product overview

Elk Grove Water District provides water utility services through a network of groundwater wells, treatment facilities, and distribution infrastructure. The core offering is potable water service and distribution, supported by electronic meter reading and an online customer service portal (XpressBillPay). The district is undertaking a multi-year Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project to provide real-time consumption data. Additional services include water rate calculation tools, backflow prevention testing programs, fire flow testing, water conservation programs, annual Consumer Confidence Reports, and the Citizens Water Academy educational program. Capital Improvement Programs guide infrastructure upgrades including water main replacements and treatment facility improvements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Service and Distribution Core potable water utility service providing treated drinking water through groundwater wells and treatment/storage facilities to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers within the EGWD service area. Includes maintenance of water mains, service connections, and customer meters.
• Private Fire Protection Service Monthly subscription service for private fire protection provided through dedicated service connections, with charges ranging from $4.07 (2-inch) to $451.36 (12-inch) per month based on connection size. Serves properties requiring private fire suppression supply within the EGWD service area.
• Construction Water Meter Service Temporary water service for construction sites provided through fire hydrant meters. Includes a $3,000 deposit, $194 installation/removal charge, $7.14 daily rental, $2.35/CCF usage charge, plus a monthly Special Capital Development Fee equal to 1/3 of the consumption charge. Designed for builders and developers operating within the EGWD service area.
• Fire Flow Testing Requested testing service that measures available water flow at a location for fire suppression system design and engineering. Charged at $156 per test with issuance of a Fire Flow Analysis document. Used by developers, engineers, and property owners planning fire protection systems within the service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water continually meets or exceeds all state and federal water standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• California Department of ConservationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Funding provided to Florin Resource Conservation District for Community Conservation Education (CCE) Program designed to increase public knowledge of local resource conservation issues.
• Sacramento County Water AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term agreement for purchase of additional water supplies to supplement EGWD's groundwater sources and treatment facilities.
• City of Elk GroveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Urban Water Management Plan prepared with cooperation and assistance of the City of Elk Grove for regional water planning coordination.
• County of SacramentominorStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Urban Water Management Plan prepared with cooperation and assistance of Sacramento County for regional water planning coordination.
• Center for Land-Based LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Student and Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship (SLEWS) Program engaging high school students in environmental stewardship.
• Elk Grove Community Garden and Learning CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Community Conservation Workshop Series covering rain gardens, irrigation, and Watersmart landscaping topics.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SLEWS Program for habitat restoration at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
• Sacramento Tree FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SLEWS Program for environmental education and stewardship activities.
• Stone Lakes National Wildlife RefugeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSite for SLEWS Program habitat restoration projects involving California high school students.
• Valley High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for SLEWS Program student engagement in environmental stewardship.
• California State Water Resources Control BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-Connection Control Program compliance pursuant to California State Water Resources Control Board's Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook.
• Department of Water ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater shortage assessments and measurable rainfall data for water restriction enforcement, using CDEC data.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• San Juan Water District: Adjacent Sacramento County special district providing retail water service to suburban communities. Comparable in scale, governance structure (elected board), and groundwater-plus-purchased-water supply model.
• Fair Oaks Water District: Sacramento County special district providing water service to a nearby suburban area. Closely comparable in size, governance, and service model to EGWD, and is a likely operational comparison set.
• Sacramento County Water Agency: Regional water wholesaler that supplies treated water to retail providers in Sacramento County, including EGWD under a long-term agreement. Directly comparable as a Sacramento-area water utility serving overlapping geography.
• Rio Linda Water District: Small Sacramento County special district providing water service via groundwater wells. Directly comparable in scale, regulatory structure, and supply model.

Broad incumbents

• Golden State Water Company: Subsidiary of American States Water (NYSE: AWR) operating regulated water utilities throughout California. Comparable business model and regulatory framework, though larger and investor-owned.
• California Water Service Group: Investor-owned water utility (NYSE: CWT) serving over 2 million customers across California, including Sacramento-area systems. Comparable in regulated water utility operations, AMI deployment, and rate-base growth model, but vastly larger and for-profit.
• California American Water: Subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK) operating regulated water systems in California. Comparable in water utility operations, customer base, and regulatory framework, though larger and investor-owned.

Regional players

• Park Water Company: Investor-owned water utility serving parts of Los Angeles County and previously Sacramento County. Comparable in regulated water distribution model and California PUC oversight.
• City of Sacramento Department of Utilities: Municipal water and wastewater utility serving the City of Sacramento, adjacent to EGWD's service area. Comparable as a California municipal water provider with surface and groundwater supply, though much larger.

Others

• Florin Resource Conservation District: Parent governance entity of EGWD, a California special district. Listed as a peer because it directly owns and operates EGWD and shares governance, leadership, and operational structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=_EVKA7uWs8s
• Facebookfacebook.com/elkgrovewaterdistrict

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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