Well Owners

Wondering About Groundwater Levels in Your Area?

If you have a well in the valley, visit the California's Groundwater Live website and select "Groundwater Levels" and then "Current Groundwater Conditions" to use the mapping application to view the depth to groundwater in your neighborhood based on groundwater level conditions measured in monitoring wells.

For even more detail on each well, click on the dot representing the well on the map and click on "Groundwater Level Report" and then on "Groundwater Level Data."

For help navigating the site you can also call 530-552-3595 or take advantage of the tutorials available on the California's Groundwater Live - Overview page.

Be Prepared

Households that rely on well water can face problems during a drought. Being prepared can reduce the chance of well problems and shorten the time it takes to restore water. As a rule, you should be mindful of your well's health and functionality on an ongoing basis, but especially during a drought period.

The Wellowner website has an abundance of basic information on wells and regular maintenance, including a great Well Owners Guide. You can gain access to free classes on Domestic Wells at The Private Well Class website. Be sure to view the Butte County Private Well Owner Informational Brochure (PDF).

Report Water Supply Shortage

Individuals are encouraged to report dry wells or water supply shortages to DWR's online Household Water Supply Shortage Reporting System. This will help inform state and local agencies on water shortage impacts to households served by wells, and will help identify the need for local, state, or federal assistance.

Go to the CA Department of Water Resources (DWR) Dry Well Reporting System page and click the Submit Report button.

Reports can be made anonymously and data will be made available on the California's Groundwater Live Mapping Application.

Water Hauling

Emergency Water Filling Stations - South Butte County

In the Oroville/Bangor areas, South Feather Water and Power (Phone: 530-533-4578) provides 3 locations with potable (drinking) water, open from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday:

  • 2310 Oro Quincy Highway, Oroville, this location will accommodate containers up to 5-gallons. Public access is unlimited. No limit on daily use.
  • 234 Kelly Ridge Road, Oroville, this location will accommodate containers up to 5-gallons. Public access is unlimited. No limit on daily use.
  • 7540 Oro Bangor Highway Oroville (Cal Fire parking lot on the left), this location will accommodate containers up to 5-gallons. Public access is unlimited. No limit on daily use.

The locations previously listed provide potable water for residents to fill and haul themselves. While the water is potable at the source, there is no guarantee it will remain safe to drink if it is put in a container that is not certified for hauling potable water. The County encourages residents to use water from these locations for everyday functions, such as showering, doing laundry, and flushing toilets. Residents should use bottled water for drinking.

Local Licensed Water Haulers

Currently Butte County residents may hire a water hauler licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Complete List of Licensed Water Haulers can be found on the CDPH website.  The listed is compiled by the state and is not an endorsement by Butte County.

Report Illegal Water Hauling or Water Diversions

Please see the flyers or reach out to the following contacts:

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